People use donor sperm to get pregnant for many reasons. A couple may use donated sperm due to male infertility. Single women or LGBTQIA+ couples may use a sperm donor to help them build a family.

Semen is a fluid that contains sperm and fluids from the prostate, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands. It helps sperm travel to an egg for fertilization. Share on Pinterest Pondering sperm and ...

Human semen not only accumulates genetic mutations with age; as the percentage of sperm carrying potentially serious mutations increases, so does the risk of developing diseases in offspring. This is ...

There’s no question that autism can be traced to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. One genetic contributor in particular has in recent years intrigued scientists studying autism: DNA ...

A semen analysis can help your doctor diagnose fertility issues. A sample is looked at under a microscope to see how many sperm cells it contains, how they're shaped, and how well they move. (Photo ...

Sperm cryopreservation offers individuals a way to collect and store their sperm for later use. Though originally developed for people undergoing cancer treatment, preservation can benefit several ...

A sperm analysis involves checking a sample of semen for overall sperm health. The process can help doctors to determine the underlying cause of a person’s inability to conceive, or it may confirm the ...

Concerns about the COVID vaccines affecting fertility have cropped up a few times over the course of the pandemic. Much research has been conducted to reassure people that vaccines have no effect on ...

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Two case reports found that a very low calorie keto diet dramatically improved sperm count and quality in obese men in three months of weight loss.