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Friday, October, 23, 2009

The Effects Diabetes Has On Sperm

Health Encyclopedia: Infertility In Men Diagnosis

Diagnosis


In any fertility work-up, both male and female partners are tested if pregnancy fails to occur after a year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. It should be done earlier if a woman is over age 35 or if either partner has known risk factors for infertility. A work-up can not only uncover the causes of infertility but also detect other potentially serious medical problems as well, including genetic mutations, cancer, or diabetes.

Fertility History

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...conditions:Surgery to the lower part of the bladder or prostate (the most common cause of retrograde ejaculation)DiabetesMultiple sclerosisBack surgerySpinal cord injuryMedications such as... Read more »
Infertility In Women: Risk Factors
...increase in grade. In this group, amenorrhea (absent periods) was also highly associated with type 2 diabetes and blood sugar abnormalities.Being Underweight. Body fat levels 10 - 15% below normal... Read more »
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...smoked.Children of mothers who smoke during pregnancy may also be at increased risk for obesity and diabetes.Women who want to become pregnant should try smoking cessation aids before they try to... Read more »
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...back)AcneExcess hair growthHigh blood pressure (hypertension)Accelerated osteoporosisCataracts and glaucomaDiabetes, wasting of the musclesMenstrual irregularitiesUpper gastrointestinal ulcers,... Read more »
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