STIs and Male Fertility: The Untold Truth About How Infections Impact Sperm Health
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Common STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, and human papillomavirus (HPV).
The Lifecycle of a Sperm
Sperm are minuscule reproductive cells with a fascinating lifespan from their initial formation in your testicles to when they are ejaculated from your body in their millions.
What is Oligospermia?
Many individuals who book a sperm test in London through the Male Fertility Clinic are informed that they have oligospermia, and are anxious to know what can have caused it and what can be done about it.
Natural Ways to Increase Sperm Count
There are several things you can do to increase or improve your sperm count that require little in the way of medical intervention and just slight changes to your day-to-day lifestyle. In this article, we’re going to take a look at 7 of those options.
How Can a Man Increase His Fertility?
As a leading male fertility clinic in London, one of the most common questions we get asked, is how men can improve their fertility. It’s a reasonable question to ask and, fortunately, there are several things you can try that may improve your chances of conception.
What Does a Sperm Test Show?
In this article we will explain what an experienced sperm analysis expert (or andrologist, as we’re known) can discover from your male fertility test.
What Does It Mean if you Have Thin and Watery Semen?
Whilst watery semen can be symptomatic of a low sperm count, this is not the only condition that may give rise to this.
How Do I Prepare for a Sperm Test?
In order to achieve accurate results from your sperm test, it is important that your prepare adequately in the days leading up to your analysis.
Does My Diet Affect My Sperm?
With such a sustained drop in sperm count levels across all areas of society, it is probably down to a combination of factors. What can be said with some certainty is that a man’s diet, combined with a more sedentary lifestyle, can have a noticeable impact on the quality of their sperm.
How Much Semen is Needed for a Sperm Test?
One of the questions that we are regularly asked is how much semen is required for a successful male fertility test. Well, the answer may be surprising but there isn't a minimum required quantity. The amount of semen produced is one of the factors we check for as part of the male fertility test - Volume.
3 Factors That Can Affect Male Fertility
We recommend that any man looking to start a family should spend some time examining their existing health issues (if any) and adopting a healthier lifestyle to improve their chances of conceiving.
What is the Difference Between Semen and Sperm?
From a biological and medical standpoint, sperm and semen are two distinct things. In this article, we will define both terms, as this can make things clearer when discussing the results of your sperm test.
How are Sperm Tests Performed?
A sperm test (also known as a semen analysis test or spermogram) is a simple, non-invasive fertility test for men. It measures the volume and quality of a patient’s sperm along with other important factors that contribute towards conception.