sperm quality
Treatment for alopecia and fertility: the mistake that damages your semen
A new study reveals that taking medication against baldness severely damages semen. Discover in which month of treatment the loss of sperm motility and the reduction of seminal volume become irreversible, affecting your chances of achieving a future pregnancy. Read more
Paternal age and assisted reproduction: its impact and advice
A new study reveals that male age from 40 years onwards slightly modifies the results in assisted reproduction. Although maternal age remains the main factor, sperm aging affects its DNA. Discover the details and tips to improve treatment success. Read more
Can pregnancy be achieved with testicular varicocele?
Varicocele or inflammation of the veins of the spermatic cord is one of the main causes of male infertility. Therefore, men with varicocele may have difficulty in achieving pregnancy. As a first therapeutic option, surgery is recommended, since it is close to 90% effective. Read more
Ovulation tests - how do they work and what is their purpose?
Ovulation tests are home tests used by many women who want to get pregnant to detect the most fertile days of the menstrual cycle. Read more
What foods and supplements can improve male fertility?
Following a Mediterranean dietary pattern can help men improve their seminal quality. Therefore, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits, fish, legumes, whole grains and nuts could be beneficial to improve seminal parameters. In addition, toxic habits such as smoking should be avoided. Read more
To What Extent Do Lifestyle Factors Affect Reproductive Health?
Unhealthy lifestyle habits, including tobacco and alcohol use, decrease the chances for couples to conceive naturally, as well as the outcomes of fertility treatments. They affect pregnancy and fetal health, too. Read more
What are Antioxidants and How Do They Affect Sperm Quality?
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) cause an increase in oxidative stress that affects sperm development and quality. Therefore, it is recommended that men suffering from infertility eat a diet rich in antioxidants, as they reduce this damage and improve sperm quality. Read more
Fertility treatments for couples: how to achieve pregnancy?
Each couple is different and, therefore, assisted reproduction treatments are not universal or the same for all patients. In each fertility treatment, a personalized diagnosis and follow-up is performed to increase the chances of success and achieve the ultimate goal: pregnancy. Read more
What is the probability of success of intrauterine insemination?
The chances of success of artificial insemination depend on several factors, such as using the partner's sperm or donor sperm, for example. Also, artificial insemination has a cumulative pregnancy rate, so success could be achieved after two, three, or four attempts. Read more
What is a Varicocele? - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A testicular varicocele is an enlargement of the veins in the testes. If it causes infertility or pain, treatment with microsurgery is recommended. Read more
What Are The Causes of Testicular Hyperthermia?
Scrotal hyperthermia is the increase in temperature of the scrotal area. The main consequence of the rise in temperature in this area is the alteration of spermatogenesis or sperm production since the testicles are located inside the scrotum. Read more
What is oxidative stress and how does it affect male fertility?
Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body's antioxidants that should neutralize them. Sperm cells are particularly susceptible to damage from oxidative stress, which can lead to male infertility. Read more
