Obesity and infertility are both common, but many men don’t realize they’re connected. When couples struggle to conceive, attention often turns to the female partner first – but it takes “two to tango,” and male factors contribute to infertility nearly half the time. Because fertility is closely tied to overall health, conditions like obesity can […]
A vasectomy is one of the most effective forms of birth control available, but it’s not immediately effective – and in rare cases, pregnancy can still happen years later. Here’s why, and what every couple should know before putting away the birth control. For couples who are certain their family is complete, or who have […]
GLP-1 medications, otherwise known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), have been grabbing headlines lately – not just for helping people manage type 2 diabetes and shed pounds, but also in the context of… male fertility? Specifically, a swirl of online speculation has some wondering: Do GLP-1 RAs impact your ability to have children? GLP-1 […]
By Dr. Akash Kapadia As a fellowship-trained urologist, I have seen many couples struggle with infertility. One of the biggest misconceptions is that infertility is primarily a women’s issue and that men don’t need to worry about their reproductive health. In fact, male infertility is the sole cause or a contributing factor in about 50% […]