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Male fertility basics
Age and sperm health
Men can freeze sperm to preserve fertility before age-related decline affects sperm quality and health.
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March 17, 2020
Lifestyle factors that affect your sperm
One in six couples faces infertility today, with male factor infertility accounting for 30-50% of cases.
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March 17, 2020
An overview of sperm anatomy & morphology
Understanding sperm anatomy—its components and structure—is essential to assessing sperm health.
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May 1, 2020
What is semen, and how does semen affect fertility?
Semen carries sperm and plays a crucial role in fertility, yet we rarely discuss its composition and function.
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March 18, 2021
Male fertility myths, debunked: 5 facts you should know
These are the top five male fertility myths, debunked—and everything you need to know about infertility.
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April 18, 2021
Symptoms of male infertility
Learn what male birth control options are available now, and new options you may have in the future.
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September 14, 2021
Cannabis and male fertility
Find out how cannabis affects male fertility, what studies say about CBD, and considerations if you’re trying to conceive.
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November 8, 2021
You got abnormal semen analysis results. What now?
Learn what semen analysis reports mean and what steps to take if your results are abnormal.
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February 8, 2022
Trying to conceive with low testosterone
Low testosterone can affect fertility, but treatments and lifestyle changes can help improve your chances of conception.
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March 19, 2022
Does the sperm choose the egg — or does the egg choose the sperm?
Eggs may actively select sperm based on genetic compatibility rather than passively waiting for the strongest swimmer to win.
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May 5, 2022
The 5 things you can learn from your semen analysis
Learn what 5 semen analysis results reveal about your sperm health, including count, concentration, and motility.
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July 8, 2022
How to boost male fertility
Diet and lifestyle changes can improve male fertility and increase conception chances.
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July 11, 2022
How to test your fertility from home
Test your fertility at home with Legacy's sperm testing kits—learn when to test and how to get started.
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August 22, 2022
Research confirms paternal age affects a couple’s fertility and IVF success rates
Paternal age may significantly affect ART success and live birth rates more than previously believed, according to recent resea...
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September 14, 2022
Male fertility testing options
Discover male fertility tests ranging from semen analysis to testicular biopsy, plus available at-home options.
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January 18, 2023
The hormones that drive male fertility
FSH, LH, and testosterone imbalances affect male fertility, sex drive, and sperm production.
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February 4, 2023
Are short shorts bad for your sperm?
2024 is the summer of short shorts. But could this trend be affecting testicular health and sperm production?
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August 12, 2024
What is normal sperm morphology?
Normal sperm morphology matters for fertility; here's how shape affects conception and tips for low morphology cases.
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November 1, 2024
How much semen does it take to get pregnant?
During ejaculation, men release semen containing sperm, but does the volume matter for conception?
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May 31, 2025
How long does sperm last?
Sperm can survive 3-5 days in the female reproductive system, meaning conception is possible several days before ovulation.
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June 6, 2025
Age and male fertility
Men's fertility declines with age just like women's, despite stories of older fathers suggesting otherwise.
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June 6, 2025