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Male fertility

Discover more about how to boost male fertility. Ovia Health has many articles on nutrition and exercise changes to make. There’s also information about alternative options for male infertility. These include artificial insemination and sperm donation. There's also details common  scenarios that may impact fertility in men.

Dear Ovia, Male fertility testing

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Unpacking male fertility

A women at computer reading about what she should've learned in sex ed class.

Health and wellness

Five things you should have learned in Sex Ed

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Trying to conceive (TTC)

Different types of artificial insemination available

A medical professional examining an IVF.

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

IVF and ICSI, what’s the difference?

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Trying to conceive (TTC)

Sperm donation 101: The facts

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Nutrition to boost male fertility

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

Healthy snack food alternatives

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Age and male fertility

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Smoking and fertility

A person talking to their male partner about fertility.

Talking to a male partner about his fertility

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Male fertility myths busted

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The ABCs of TTC: The acronyms you need to know when trying to conceive

A couple in the kitchen about to have the fertility talk.

The talk: your partner and fertility

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Four nutrition tips to improve male fertility

A woman looking at vitamins and other supplements that may help boost her fertility.

Trying to conceive (TTC)

Five herbal supplements used to boost fertility

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Health and wellness

Trying to conceive in a bigger body

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The 24 weirdest fertility myths

A person using their laptop and wondering if it may impact male fertility.

Will my laptop hurt my fertility?

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning

Can saliva hurt sperm?

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Trying to conceive (TTC)

Should I wait a day between sex when fertile?

12 different drawings of lightbulbs to represent tips on how to get pregnant fast

18 tips to get pregnant faster that actually work

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Difficulty getting pregnant | Infertility

Getting pregnant after diagnosed infertility

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Getting pregnant after cancer treatment

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Lifestyle changes that may boost your fertility to improve your chances of conceiving

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Difficulty getting pregnant | Infertility

Causes of infertility

A doctor explaining the types of fertility treatments available to two patients.

Difficulty getting pregnant | Infertility

Types of fertility treatments

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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Fertility costs and insurance coverage

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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Why seek a fertility specialist

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning

Trying to conceive when 35 and older

A couple and one is kissing the other on the forehead to people that have been trying to get pregnant for over a year.

Difficulty getting pregnant

Over one year of TTC

A couple talking to a medical professional with a clipboard about infertility testing.

Difficulty getting pregnant | Infertility

Trouble conceiving? Get tested for infertility

A woman cutting up vegetables in the kitchen to represent eating healthy to help fertility.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health

A healthy lifestyle today can lead to a healthy pregnancy tomorrow: what you can do now

A couple talking about the effects of smoking and drinking on fertility.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health

How smoking and alcohol can affect fertility

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning

Why you might want to get genetic testing before getting pregnant

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning

7 stubborn fertility myths we’re ready to retire

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Difficulty getting pregnant

Getting pregnant: How long should it take?

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning

Pros and cons of freezing your eggs