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Is Thechemical From Microwave Popcorn Bag Causing Infertility?
- Infertility in Men - Causes
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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, including genetic mutations, cancer, or diabetes.
Fertility History
The patient will provide the doctor with a...
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