Being chubby may reduce a man's chances of becoming a father, because fat zaps their sex hormones, according to a new study.
A new study says that being chubby may reduce a man’s chances of becoming a father, because fat zaps his sex hormones.
To reach the conclusion, the researchers reviewed 87 healthy men aged 19 to 48 - around two-thirds of whom were already dads.
About Male Infertility
Encyclopedia section of medindia briefs you about the Genetics of Male Infertility
Encyclopedia section of medindia briefs you about the Genetics of Male Infertility
Anything over 25 is overweight and over 30 is obese, reports the Sun.
From the analysis, the team found that men with a BMI of 32 were least likely to father a child - while lower levels of sex hormone testosterone were found in every overweight man.
Artificial Insemination - Milestone Types Intrauterine FAQs
Artificial Insemination is a medical procedure usually used to treat infertility. In this procedure, sperm is placed into a female's vagina, uterus or fallopian tubes by artificial means.
Artificial Insemination is a medical procedure usually used to treat infertility. In this procedure, sperm is placed into a female's vagina, uterus or fallopian tubes by artificial means.
The finding implies that the testicles, where sperm is produced, are not working properly.
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Journey of the Male Sperm
Interactive section of Medindia explains the journey of the sperm from testis to the outside world.
Interactive section of Medindia explains the journey of the sperm from testis to the outside world.
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Perfumes Seen as Risk of Unborn Babies' Fertility
Edinburgh University researchers are claiming that unborn babies may face fertility problems in future if the mother users certain perfumes while pregnant.
Edinburgh University researchers are claiming that unborn babies may face fertility problems in future if the mother users certain perfumes while pregnant.
