Male infertility
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Male infertility - myDr.com.au
Male infertility is a major factor in 30-50 per cent of difficulties conceiving. It usually results from low numbers of, or poor quality, sperm.
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Male infertility | Healthy Male
Infertility can be caused by problems that affect sperm production or how the sperm travels. There are medical tests that can help work out the cause.
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Personal story: male infertility
This video details a man's personal story of male infertility and how it took him a while to become relaxed about his low spearm count.
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Infertility
Infertility can be a stressful and frustrating experience. Find out more on infertility.
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Semen analysis for infertility | Healthy Male
Semen analysis for infertility What is semen analysis? When is semen analysis done? What is checked in a semen analysis? How is semen collected for testing? Do I need a referral from a doctor? What do the results mean? Are other tests done? Resources Resources Fact sheet Semen analysis fact sheet Download PDF SEE ALL RESOURCES
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Problems becoming pregnant
If you've been trying unsuccessfully to fall pregnant for a year or more, it's time to see your doctor.
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Fertility tests
There are a number of tests that are available to determine your fertility.
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Male Fertility - cancers and treatments
On this page youll find general information about how different cancer treatments may impact on your fertility
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Sperm health | Healthy Male
Sperm health How important is my health when Im trying for a baby? How does being overweight affect fertility? How does smoking affect fertility? How does drinking alcohol affect fertility? How does age affect fertility? How can STIs affect fertility? How does the use of certain drugs or medications affect fertility? How do environmental and occupational chemicals affect fertility? Resources Resources Fact sheet Sperm health fact sheet Download PDF Booklet Your sperm and how to look after them Download PDF SEE ALL RESOURCES
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Preconception health for men
There are a number of things men can do to improve their fertility. Learn more about pre-conception health to increase your chances of you and your partner falling pregnant.
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Male Hypogonadism/Androgen Deficiency Testosterone | Australian Sports Anti-doping Authority - ASADA
Male Hypogonadism is a condition that results from failure of the testes to produce physiological levels of testosterone (androgen deficiency) and in some instances a normal number of spermatozoa (infertility). A Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) will only be approved for androgen deficiency that has an organic aetiology and not for a functional disorder. A TUE will not be
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Adverse effects of sports supplements in men | Australian Prescriber
Up to 1 in 5 sports supplements contain banned substances. Find out what to look for and how to manage patients with adverse effects.
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