Male Fertility
Assessment and management of male reproductive health, including sperm quality, andrology, and conditions affecting the capacity to father a child.
All Male Fertility articles
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Nutrition and Lifestyle · 2 min
Nutrition and Fertility
Outlines dietary factors that influence fertility in both men and women, including advice on dairy, gluten, alcohol, caffeine, saturated fat and sugar.
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Nutrition and Lifestyle · 2 min
Fertility supplements: do they work?
Dr Lew reviews the evidence for common fertility supplements including folate, iodine, DHEA, antioxidants and melatonin, and when they may help.
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Reproductive Genetics · 3 min
Are fertility issues hereditary?
Dr Raelia Lew surveys genetic causes of infertility, including endometriosis, PCOS, chromosomal translocations, male factor infertility and Fragile X syndrome.
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Female Fertility · 2 min
Illnesses that may be affecting your fertility
Outlines lesser-known medical conditions that can silently affect fertility, including peritoneal endometriosis, past chlamydia infection, hormonal imbalances and coeliac disease.
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Egg Freezing · 1 min
Egg Freezing – Beyond the Hype
A short piece cautioning against clinic hype around egg freezing, urging realistic counselling and comparison of specialist expertise before proceeding.
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 3 min
Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Subspecialty (CREI)
Dr Raelia Lew explains what the RANZCOG CREI subspecialty qualification means and why it matters when choosing a fertility specialist for complex infertility.
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Male Fertility · 2 min
Vitamins, Antioxidants and Sperm – what might help you get pregnant?
Lists evidence-based vitamins and supplements, such as selenium, zinc, folate and CoQ10, that may improve sperm quality and support natural conception.
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Secondary Infertility · 1 min
Trouble Having Number 2: why does secondary infertility happen?
Explains secondary infertility, the difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy after a previous birth, its causes and risk factors, and when to seek specialist help.
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 3 min
The real cost of cut-price IVF
Argues that choosing a RANZCOG Board Certified CREI fertility specialist, rather than a cut-price corporate IVF clinic, offers better long-term value and care quality.
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Male Fertility · 3 min
Two to tango: What is male infertility?
Overviews male factor infertility causes, from sperm production and lifestyle factors to age-related decline, and outlines treatments including ICSI and advanced sperm selection.
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Preconception Genetic Carrier Screening · 3 min
The Zika Virus: tips for couples trying to get pregnant
Explains Zika virus transmission risks for couples trying to conceive, including travel precautions, waiting periods after exposure, and advice for IVF patients and donors.
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Male Fertility · 1 min
Men who smoke are putting their chances of fatherhood at risk
Reports on Quit Victoria research showing smoking lowers sperm counts and motility in men, with Dr Raelia Lew noting the damage is reversible within three months of quitting.
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