Myth #1: Infertility is almost always a woman’s problem.
Fact: When there’s an identifiable cause of infertility, about half the time men contribute to the female..A male factor is responsible in about 35 percent of infertile couples, and male and female factors together contribute to another 20 percent.
Myth #2: Drinking wine is better than hard alcohol, and it does not affect fertility.
Fact: In women, drinking may lead to irregular menstrual cycles and anovulatory menstruation (menstruation that occurs without ovulation). Alcohol can also increase the risk of birth defects in an expecting mother known as fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
Myth #3: Boxer shorts and loose pants are the ideal garb for prospective fathers.
Fact: Underwear style is unlikely to significantly affect a man’s fertility. So ultimately, wearing roomy shorts probably won’t help a man become a father—but it won’t hurt, either.
Myth #4: Little can be done to improve a man’s sperm count.
Fact: Many men who produce little or no sperm have blockages or other treatable conditions. Lifestyle changes—such as quitting smoking, losing weight, and staying out of hot tubs—may also help.
Myth #5: A man’s fertility doesn’t change with age.
Fact: While some men can father children into their 80s or 90s, male fertility isn’t age-proof., a man’s fertility usually begins to DROP after about age 35. The decline is generally slow and gradual, but it can speed up dramatically if a man develops a condition that hampers sperm production (such as an infection in the genital tract).
Myth #6: Infertility means can’t have a child.
Fact: Infertility means that one has been unable to have a child naturally after trying for a year. With the proper treatment, many people have children.
Myth #7: Smoking marijuana does not affect fertility.
Fact: Smoking marijuana can dramatically affect sperm and egg quality, which of course has a impact on fertility.
Myth #8: Weight have no barring on fertility.
Fact: Women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 or those who are severely underweight may have difficulties with fertility.
Myth #9: Fertility = Ejecutalion
Fact: There is a difference between 'semen' and 'sperm'. A normal count is considered to be 35 million sperms per millilitre. So even if ONE ejaculate normally, but have genetic, hormonal or lifestyle issues, ONE may have low or no sperm count and bad sperm health
Myth #10: Physical fitness means healthy sperm
Fact: having a healthy heart rate, cholesterol and blood pressure is under control, Six packs Abs, Good physique ….is not necessarily an indicator of healthy sperms too. Take antioxidants in time. Strawberries, cranberries and blackberries are rich sources of anti-oxidants., if you are a hard core veggi crucial chemical element called selenium which helps in healthy sperm production. Some selenium rich foods include eggs, meat, chicken and fish.
MYTH # 11: Can't have a baby if one has low sperm count
Fact: Low sperm count is not bad news. " Low sperm count could be an indication of other treatable problems. Lead a healthy lifestyle and quit smoking and alcohol, exercise and eat right. In many cases, the sperm count retutns to normal after certain lifestyle changes. And meet a doctor.
MYTH # 11:Sperm count is the same every time it is examined
Fact: If one has been diagnosed with a sperm count of 10 million per ml, it may not necessarily mean that he has low sperm count. The count varies over a period of days. Variation in the temperature, for instance, can affect a man's sperm count. Advice very hot showers, sperm count is likely to be low because heat is bad for sperm
Fact: When there’s an identifiable cause of infertility, about half the time men contribute to the female..A male factor is responsible in about 35 percent of infertile couples, and male and female factors together contribute to another 20 percent.
Myth #2: Drinking wine is better than hard alcohol, and it does not affect fertility.
Fact: In women, drinking may lead to irregular menstrual cycles and anovulatory menstruation (menstruation that occurs without ovulation). Alcohol can also increase the risk of birth defects in an expecting mother known as fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
Myth #3: Boxer shorts and loose pants are the ideal garb for prospective fathers.
Fact: Underwear style is unlikely to significantly affect a man’s fertility. So ultimately, wearing roomy shorts probably won’t help a man become a father—but it won’t hurt, either.
Myth #4: Little can be done to improve a man’s sperm count.
Fact: Many men who produce little or no sperm have blockages or other treatable conditions. Lifestyle changes—such as quitting smoking, losing weight, and staying out of hot tubs—may also help.
Myth #5: A man’s fertility doesn’t change with age.
Fact: While some men can father children into their 80s or 90s, male fertility isn’t age-proof., a man’s fertility usually begins to DROP after about age 35. The decline is generally slow and gradual, but it can speed up dramatically if a man develops a condition that hampers sperm production (such as an infection in the genital tract).
Myth #6: Infertility means can’t have a child.
Fact: Infertility means that one has been unable to have a child naturally after trying for a year. With the proper treatment, many people have children.
Myth #7: Smoking marijuana does not affect fertility.
Fact: Smoking marijuana can dramatically affect sperm and egg quality, which of course has a impact on fertility.
Myth #8: Weight have no barring on fertility.
Fact: Women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 or those who are severely underweight may have difficulties with fertility.
Myth #9: Fertility = Ejecutalion
Fact: There is a difference between 'semen' and 'sperm'. A normal count is considered to be 35 million sperms per millilitre. So even if ONE ejaculate normally, but have genetic, hormonal or lifestyle issues, ONE may have low or no sperm count and bad sperm health
Myth #10: Physical fitness means healthy sperm
Fact: having a healthy heart rate, cholesterol and blood pressure is under control, Six packs Abs, Good physique ….is not necessarily an indicator of healthy sperms too. Take antioxidants in time. Strawberries, cranberries and blackberries are rich sources of anti-oxidants., if you are a hard core veggi crucial chemical element called selenium which helps in healthy sperm production. Some selenium rich foods include eggs, meat, chicken and fish.
MYTH # 11: Can't have a baby if one has low sperm count
Fact: Low sperm count is not bad news. " Low sperm count could be an indication of other treatable problems. Lead a healthy lifestyle and quit smoking and alcohol, exercise and eat right. In many cases, the sperm count retutns to normal after certain lifestyle changes. And meet a doctor.
MYTH # 11:Sperm count is the same every time it is examined
Fact: If one has been diagnosed with a sperm count of 10 million per ml, it may not necessarily mean that he has low sperm count. The count varies over a period of days. Variation in the temperature, for instance, can affect a man's sperm count. Advice very hot showers, sperm count is likely to be low because heat is bad for sperm
