When planning to start a family, the health of both partners plays an important role.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 18 percent of men who sought help with fertility specialist were diagnosed with male-related infertility. In fact, male infertility accounts for about half of the couples who are unable to conceive.
But while these issues are sometimes the result of underlying health problems such as low sperm production or abnormal sperm function, they can also be caused by certain lifestyle factors.
Here are some factors that can impact your fertility:
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References:
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Watt, D. (2018). Things That Can Harm a Man's Fertility. [online] Onemedical.com. Available at: https://www.onemedical.com/blog/live-well/male-fertility.
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Web.stanford.edu. (2019). What Causes Male Infertility?. [online] Available at: https://web.stanford.edu/class/siw198q/websites/reprotech/New%20Ways%20of%20Making%20Babies/causemal.htm.
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Hernandez, D. (2016). 5 factors that affect male fertility - Vital Record. [online] Vital Record. Available at: https://vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu/5-factors-that-affect-male-fertility/.
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