ReproSource Provides Solutions to Common Causes of Infertility
Online, May 7, 2012 (Newswire.com) - One of the most common stereotypes about infertility is that it is, more often than not, a medical issue related to the female partner. While this stereotype is common, however, it is far from accurate; in reality, infertility is a male issue just as frequently as it is a female issue. Male infertility is becoming more widely discussed, however, in large part thanks to new research. An MSN news article highlights the fact that male infertility is often caused by lifestyle factors, and that these factors are frequently preventable. The report has won the favor of clinical research facility ReproSource. ReproSource responds to the MSN article in a new statement to the press.
"This is an excellent article for raising the awareness level that infertility should be considered a 50/50 partnership by each member of the couple," says Charles Jenkins, Vice President of ReproSource. "Many experts agree that causes for infertility are typically due to uniquely female issues one third of the time, male issues one third of the time, and a combination of both male and female issue for the remaining third. Yet, the vast majority of diagnostics time and effort is frequently spent on the female before the male even gets something as simple as a semen analysis."
This semen analysis can prove a game-changer for many couples, however. "New advances in diagnostics testing are available to help identify male factor issues earlier in the process so that couples, clinicians and insurance providers can come together to pinpoint the most cost effective means for achieving a successful pregnancy quickly," continues the ReproSource statement. "There is a subspecialty of uniquely trained urologists that have undergone advanced training to help identify and solve the male infertility component, and they are unfortunately and unintentionally a well-kept secret in most couple's quest for fertility evaluation and treatment."
The MSN article, meanwhile, confirms the usefulness of semen testing, while also suggesting some common lifestyle factors that men should consider. Particularly, the article points to smoking-both cigarettes and marijuana-as major hindrances to male fertility. The article even goes as far as to call them acts of "spermicide." Exposing the testicles to excessive amounts of heat can also impair fertility; the article points to frequent trips to the sauna or into the hot tub as bad moves for men seeking to start families.
The article also confirms the fact that basic, overall health is essential for strong fertility. Packing on excessive body fat, for example, can actually lead to increased production of the female hormone, estrogen. This, the article explains, can significantly impede male fertility.
For all of these lifestyle factors, however, the researchers at ReproSource contend that the best thing a man can do if the couple is infertile is to also see a male fertility specialist and get tested.
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ReproSource is a clinical laboratory and research organization that exists to provide clinicians and patients alike with the best solutions for fertility testing and education. The organization was founded in 2008 by internationally renowned experts in the areas of diagnostic research, clinical laboratory medicine, and the practice of fertility medicine.