Infections & Male Fertility
Inflammation in the male reproductive tract is a known cause of male infertility. This inflammation can have several causes, a major one being infections. These
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Inflammation in the male reproductive tract is a known cause of male infertility. This inflammation can have several causes, a major one being infections. These
While a woman is born with all the eggs she will ever have, thus placing a ‘time-limit’ on her fertility potential, a man’s fertility is
What is oxidative stress? In our bodies, there are constant interactions going on between different molecules, and each reaction acts to balance out another, such
The Y chromosome is passed on to the next generation through the sperm cells, and it carries the genes which control testicular development and sperm
Studies have shown that certain environmental factors can have negative effects on male fertility. Overexposure to these factors, such as toxic chemicals or heat, can
The testes begin to develop around the fifth week of pregnancy, and by birth have undergone a process known as testicular descent, where they move
The human genome, our DNA, is made up of 23 pairs of identical chromosomes. While all of these chromosomes are present in every cell of
Under normal circumstances, ejaculation occurs as the semen is ejected through the urethra. The urethra has another branch that leads away from the bladder, via
A hydrocele, or a swollen scrotum, occurs when the sac surrounding the testicles fills with fluid, usually leaked from the belly to the scrotum. This
Mumps & Infertility Mumps is a contagious viral disease which can be characterized mainly by swelling behind the ears, and the salivary glands in the
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