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Omega-3 linked to male fertility
Date: 2012-01-18 00:00:00

Men who have learned from FSH testing that they have fertility problems may benefit from getting more of a certain omega-3 fatty acid into their diet. New research indicates that DHA plays a key role in the healthy formation of sperm cells.... Full Story

Researchers identify best prostate cancer treatment for preserving fertility
Date: 2012-01-26 00:00:00

After undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, many men learn from FSH testing that they have diminished fertility. Given the fact that a growing number of middle-aged men are being treated for the disease, the problem may affect a large portion of individuals who may have considered fatherhood.... Full Story

New study links vitamin D to fertility
Date: 2012-01-30 00:00:00

For men and women who have learned through FSH testing that they may have fertility issues, simply spending a little more time in the sun could help increase their chances of conceiving. A new study has shown that vitamin D is closely linked to fertility in men and women.... Full Story

Cadmium and lead exposure may delay pregnancy
Date: 2012-02-15 00:00:00

Couples who are having difficulty conceiving and have received unhealthy FSH test results may benefit from being checked for exposure to environmental toxins. New research suggests cadmium and lead levels may delay pregnancy.... Full Story

Men's health problems are often the cause of couples' infertility
Date: 2012-02-28 00:00:00

Fertility concerns may be most common among women, but experts say that men are often affected too. FSH testing may help men learn if they have sexual health issues that may be preventing them and their partner from becoming pregnant.... Full Story

Few men seek fertility testing, survey says
Date: 2012-03-08 00:00:00

For any couple that is experiencing difficulty conceiving, both partners should undergo FSH testing to determine if either individual has low fertility. However, a new survey indicates that men are much less likely to interest themselves in fertility treatments than women.... Full Story

High-fat diets may lower sperm count
Date: 2012-03-14 00:00:00

Men who eat high-fat diets may benefit from considering FSH testing, as new research suggests that frequently consuming fatty foods can lower a man's sperm count and concentration.... Full Story

New study details thought process behind fertility treatment decisions
Date: 2012-04-16 00:00:00

After a couple has received FSH test results that indicate they will be unable to conceive without assistance, making future decisions about how to proceed can be difficult, according to a new study out of the Nordic School of Public Health.... Full Story

Formaldehyde exposure may jeopardize male fertility
Date: 2012-05-01 00:00:00

Men who are exposed to formaldehyde at work may benefit from talking to their doctor about FSH testing. New research suggests that high levels of exposure to this potentially dangerous chemical may impair fertility in men.... Full Story

Many infertile couples still conceive naturally
Date: 2012-05-03 00:00:00

Just because one member of a couple has received FSH test results indicating they are infertile does not necessarily mean that the couple will be unable to conceive a child naturally. A new study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility indicates that conception is still a possibility.... Full Story

Men should consider fertility testing, expert says
Date: 2012-05-09 00:00:00

When a couple experiences difficulty conceiving, they generally look to see if the woman's fertility is impaired in any way. However, experts say that men are just as often the cause of the problem, and FSH testing for males may benefit couples that are having trouble conceiving.... Full Story

Common chemicals may impair male fertility
Date: 2012-05-21 00:00:00

For men who received FSH test results indicating they have impaired fertility, common environmental chemicals may be to blame, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Andrology.... Full Story

Conceiving later in life is possible with help from healthy lifestyles
Date: 2012-05-22 00:00:00

Many couples are delaying having a baby until later in life. While this may help individuals fit a family into their other life goals, it can also increase the chances of receiving FSH test results indicating low fertility. However, there are methods that can boost fertility, even in those who have missed their most productive years.... Full Story

Researchers identify genetic flaws in sperm
Date: 2012-05-23 00:00:00

An FSH test can determine the level of a man's fertility, but it is not always capable of identifying the cause of impaired fertility. New research may help explain some of the more mysterious cases and also determine whether a man's infertility can be reversed.... Full Story

Men and women receive different fertility counseling following cancer diagnoses
Date: 2012-06-07 00:00:00

It is common for individuals who are undergoing treatment for cancer to receive FSH test results indicating they have impaired fertility. However, a new study indicates that a patient's gender may determine the amount of information doctors provide regarding methods to preserve fertility.... Full Story

New study shows lifestyle factors do not impair male fertility
Date: 2012-06-14 00:00:00

There may be many reasons why a man would receive FSH test results indicating low fertility, but a new study suggests that lifestyle factors commonly assumed to affect fertility are not as influential as previously thought.... Full Story

Nutritional supplement shown to boost male fertility
Date: 2012-06-20 00:00:00

It is relatively common for men to receive FSH test results indicating they have impaired fertility. This doesn't necessarily have to be a permanent setback though, as new evidence suggests that coenzyme Q10 supplementation may help men improve their fertility levels.... Full Story

Expert says acupuncture can revive fertility
Date: 2012-07-10 00:00:00

Many people who receive FSH test results indicating low levels of fertility resort to in vitro fertilization treatments or other such methods. But experts say that natural methods may be just as effective at stimulating fertility without requiring expensive and potentially harmful medical therapies.... Full Story