Male fertility

The silent inflammation that harms male fertility – and the signs you're missing

New studies reveal a surprising link between sperm quality and heart disease, metabolic syndrome and even early mortality – and a Mediterranean diet can change the picture in just three months.

New studies reveal a surprising link between sperm quality and heart disease, metabolic syndrome and even early mortality
 Sperm tubes are placed in bank to store genetic code, reproduction clones.

Suspected fertility mix-up leads father to learn he isn't daughter's biological parent

 Are there health benefits to abstaining from sex and masturbation? (Illustrative)

Virility Medical introduces tech solution to premature ejaculation

 Ruth Yu, Suk-Hyun Hong, Ronald Evans, Annette Atkins, and Michael Downes

Scientists uncover an alternative to condoms and vasectomies without impacting libido


Lesbian couple dump gay Jewish sperm donor because of war in Gaza

"We don't have the capacity to navigate parts of your identity in this donor relationship," the couple told Jay Lazarus.

 An illustrative image of sperm cells.

Father of hundreds gets sperm donation ban from Dutch court

A foundation representing the interests of donor children and Dutch parents raised a civil case which brought the decision.

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Trouble getting pregnant? Unhealthy testicles may be to blame

1 out of every 7 couples in Israel faces fertility issues, but contrary to popular belief that the source of the problem lies mostly with the women, in about 50% of the cases the issue is with men.

The process of extracting eggs in a lab in a fertility clinic.

At what temperature is male fertility damaged?

This summer is going to be very hot and it should concern us for several reasons. One concern is the disturbing damage to male fertility.

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COVID-19 vaccine has no impact on fertility, Israeli study shows

Some studies had previously suggested that a coronavirus infection might decrease ovarian function or semen quality.

A healthcare worker shows a vial and a box of the AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, as vaccinations resume after a brief pause in their use over concern for possible connection to blood clots, in Turin, Italy, March 19, 2021.

Sperm donation rates skyrocket in Israel amid coronavirus crisis

Private sperm banks saw an increase in donation 15-30%, while public banks in hospitals saw a jump in donations of between 100-300%.

Babies (Illustrative)

Quickly declining sperm count in the Western world: result of poor diet?

New studies have investigated nutritional value in one’s diet as a possible explanation for sperm count, showing an association between an unhealthy diet and a decreased count.

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Prolonged stress, such as war, can reduce fertility in men

“Mental stress is known to have an adverse effect on fertility... This study shows that prolonged stress can have an effect on sperm quality."

A doctor prepares eggs and sperm for an attempt at artificial insemination