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Jun 25

Men’s Health Month: Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., OB/GYN Shares 5 Proactive Fertility Tips for Men When Trying to Conceive – Business Wire

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While infertility, or the inability to conceive after one year of trying used to be a womans problem, there is now a better understanding of the important role men play in conceiving. In at least half of all infertility cases, men are either the contributing or leading cause. To help couples better understand common fertility issues, Mary Jane Minkin, MD, OB/GYN, founder of MadameOvary.com, sheds light on male fertility factors and how men can be proactive in improving their fertility.

The well-known advice for couples trying to conceive are centered around the womans fertile window or when she should start to abstain from alcohol, says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Yale University. However, it takes two to tango, and couples should be aware of both female and male fertility issues to improve their odds of conceiving. As science and research continues to move forward in treating infertility, realize that there are ways to address male fertility, and that 90% of infertility cases are treatable with current medical therapies.

Dr. Minkin suggests the below tips to help men be proactive when it comes to their fertility:

The trying to conceive journey looks different for every couple, adds Minkin. Both partners should remember to be proactive about their health, modify their lifestyle accordingly, and if struggling to conceive, be supportive of one another and prioritize communication.

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Men's Health Month: Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., OB/GYN Shares 5 Proactive Fertility Tips for Men When Trying to Conceive - Business Wire

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