In a nutshell This review looked at whether phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra) can improve male fertility. It found that these medications improve sperm concentration, shape, and movement. Some background PDE5 inhibitors are the most common treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). These medications increase the...
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In a nutshell This review looked at antioxidants for men with infertility. They found that antioxidants can improve semen quality, including for men with varicoceles (VCs). Some background Male infertility, such as low sperm count, contributes to half of all cases of infertility. Sperm require specific conditions to develop normally. Sperm are...
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In a nutshell This study looked at whether an antioxidant multi-nutrient supplement can improve male infertility. It found that the supplement improved sperm quality and pregnancy rates in couples with male infertility. Some background Male infertility is a factor in half of the infertility cases. For over 40% of men with infertility, there is no...
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In a nutshell This study examined if sperm quality was associated with lifestyle characteristics influenced by men’s obese partners in couples experiencing infertility. The authors found that lifestyle was influenced by men’s partners and this altered some measurements of sperm quality. Some background Infertility affects many...
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