Category Archives: Male Fertility

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe evidence from the study we’ll be discussing is still considered inconclusive, but it suggests that semen quality and reproductive hormone levels in young men can be improved with omega-3s. The study was conducted by Tina Kold Jensen, Ph.D., from the University of Southern Denmark. Jensen and her colleagues are quoted as saying that the findings “suggest that intake of fish oil supplements was associated with better testicular function…” Fish Oil Supplements Improve Semen Quality The young men in the study in the control group took fish oil supplements to test this theory with omega-3s. Certain fish species are very … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt may seem simple, but the process of conception is somewhat complicated even for men. For a man to conceive, some thresholds must be met: A man must have healthy sperm, capable of fertilization. This requires the adequate release of testosterone, as well as other hormones such as luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. That sperm has to be able to mix with semen and pass through the tubes of the vas deferens without obstruction. He must produce a sufficient amount of sperm to have a significant chance of conception. The lower a man's sperm count is, the harder it will … Read more »

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteFSH LH AND THE REGULATION OF THE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS by Professor Fink In this video lecture, Professor Fink describes the Regulation of the Reproductive Organs (Ovaries Testes) by the Gonadotropic Hormones (Follicle Stimulati... By: professorfink More here: FSH … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrending A. Pawlowski TODAY contributor 2 hours ago Add one more celebrity to the list of new moms eating their placentas a practice that inspires plenty of disgust and curiosity, but which some women swear by as a health booster after childbirth. The latest to extol its effects is actress Gaby Hoffmann, star of the HBO show Girls, who gave birth in November and said consuming her placenta gave her energy and increased her milk supply. Getty Images file Actress Gaby Hoffman, seen here on September 4, gave birth to a baby daughter in November. Placenta, placenta, placenta. Just eat … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile testosterone therapy is a fantastic tool in the arsenal against low-T and andropause, there are other options available for testosterone replacement. One group for whom testosterone therapy is particularly problematic is men that are looking to conceive. Bio-identical testosterone effectively takes over for almost every aspect of natural testosterone production. Unfortunately, however, testosterone therapy temporarily suppresses fertility for the duration of the treatment. This inevitably leads men with fertility-needs to seek other treatment. Why Does Testosterone Therapy Lead to Temporary Infertility? In a closed system, the body produces testosterone when the hypothalamus receives input to produce more testosterone. The … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe all know how vital testosterone is for establishing masculinity and preserving health in the short term. However,  it is becoming more apparent that experiencing issues with testosterone levels and fertility earlier in life can impact one's health later in life. In a study produced by the academic publication Fertility and Sterility, evidence has been provided that shows that men that have issues with conception and sexual health earlier in life are more prone to a variety of health issues later in life. This study was a data-analysis conducted by Stanford University, in which 9,400 male patients were evaluated. Patients … Read more »