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Masculinity, virility and infertility

Masculinity, virility and infertility

The unspoken toll of the toxic masculinity on men. A quick Google search or skim through your Instagram feed would probably leave you with the sense that infertility is a female health issue, experienced by – and talked about by – women.

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Secondary Infertility: the struggle of being the elephant in the room

Secondary Infertility: the struggle of being the elephant in the room

If you don't already know, secondary infertility is when someone, who has already had children, struggles to get pregnant again. This can be really tricky to navigate because you've already got pregnant once – surely it should be just as easy the second time around, right? Wrong.

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Let's talk about sex...ual health

Let's talk about sex...ual health

Sexually transmitted infections, or why it burns when you pee The most important thing to know is that if left untreated STIs can impact your future fertility. That means it’s important to take precautions to prevent them, recognise the signs if you have one and we recommend regular sexual health screens.

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AMH: is it worth the hype?

AMH: is it worth the hype?

We’re really glad you asked. This is a controversial question. Anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) is linked to female fertility, so AMH testing has its uses, but it’s not a crystal ball (if only!). Whether you’ve come across AMH before or you’ve never heard of it, you’ll want the facts.

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The lowdown on men's slowdown

The lowdown on men's slowdown

You’ve probably heard the claim that male fertility stays top-notch forever. A handful of prolific male celebrities might have something to do with that…It’s time to set the record straight.

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Best and worst things for future fertility

Best and worst things for future fertility

If this one keeps you up at night too, we get it. You don’t need us to tell you there’s no equation for your future fertility. That said, there are choices you can make now that might pay off later down the line.

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