Fertility

Understanding Sperm DNA Fragmentation
A scientific study1 has suggested that high levels of sperm DNA fragmentation is linked to lower live birth rates for couples undergoing assisted reproductive techniques – and ICSI is likely to be more successful than IVF for men in this situation. ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection, to give it its proper

Infertility: acceptance and action
Andrew and Olivia Sanderson were inspired by their fertility journey to create Routes to Parenthood, a series of exhibition events with speakers and experts. Andrew tells us about their own fertility journey and how they learned to cope with infertility.

The Erection Section
Tips for keeping your manhood primed and perky and what to do when it develops a mind of its own.

Top tips for healthy sperm
Would be fathers often ask if there is anything they can do to get their sperm into tip-top condition. Here, top sperm-expert Allan Pacey, Professor of Andrology at the University of Sheffield, gives his top ten suggestions.

Infertility stigma: a man’s world?
Whilst society offers infertile women emotional support, it ridicules infertile men. But why is this? Is it even true?

Antioxidants, Oxidative Stress and your Fertility – part Two
Here we will go through some of the options available for men who want to try and boost the quality of their sperm with antioxidant supplements.

What causes fertility problems in men?
To try and help lighten the burden of infertility, we have compiled a guide which explains some of the most common causes of fertility problems in men.

Exactly how common is infertility?
Although we know a lot of people suffer from infertility, it’s been difficult to find out exactly how many people are unable to naturally conceive.

Skinny jeans: a fashion fad threatening your health
Tight jeans have been making headlines recently, and it’s for all the wrong reasons.

Antioxidants, Oxidative Stress and your Fertility – part One
What part do antioxidants play in protecting the sperm from oxidative damage? Are antioxidant supplements really effective?

The Great Sperm race, Part one – the Cervix
Have you ever wondered why men need to produce so many sperm? To understand why, we need to take a closer look at the journey sperm have to make inside a woman’s body and the many pitfalls and hazards they will encounter along the way.

Everyday threats to sperm quality
Modern lifestyle brings with it a range of health problems, some of which will influence a person’s fertility and some of which we probably don’t even know about yet.