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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Take a good care of your Dick
Penis health care will
keep you on the up and up
The penis is easily a man’s most guarded and revered appendage.
As such, the penis commands a level of care and respect.
We're all familiar with the importance of wearing condoms
in certain situations, but proper penis health care certainly
doesn't end there.
Let’s review some tips on penis health care that will keep you
-- and your unit -- rising happily each morning.
regular maintenance
Grooming
For many men, genital grooming is a simple part of their
penis health care routine, while for others it may be nothing
more than a part-time annoyance. Keeping genitals hairless does
have its benefits, but there are still definite pitfalls
to both shaving and waxing that might not be immediately apparent:
Pros
Improves cleanliness/reduces moisture.
Inviting/sexually stimulating.
Can increase sensitivity during sex.
Facilitates skin examination.
Can be a fun partner experience.
Makes you look bigger.
Cons
Tedious.
Painful (waxing).
Expensive (waxing).
Can cause irritation.
Can cause new or spread existing infection.
Some women find a polished man erotic and even the act of shaving can be incorporated into foreplay -- with the right gal, of course. You should know, however, that both shaving and waxing can cause irritation or folliculitis, and can spread viral infections, such as genital herpes or molloscum contagiosum. Even nasty bacterial infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, have been linked to the use of razors, more specifically, the sharing of razors amongst sports participants (guys, sometimes sharing is bad). All of this contradicts good penis health care.
If you wish to avoid shaving or waxing, a simple trim with scissors or an electric razor is always a safe bet. If you choose to groom, however, which weapons should you choose? You’re probably best off using a simple razor with mild shaving cream or soap followed by mild moisturizing aftershave lotion or warm salt water. Avoid chemical removal techniques and electric razors if you're opting to take it all off, as with both you risk wreaking havoc on your scrotum. Lastly, you may choose to wax. Wait… what? According to USA Today, male resistance to waxing is literally “melting away,” so while there’s no need to feel ashamed of a little waxing as part of your penis health care, just know that it can be expensive and painful.
Washing
Your member is a sensitive organ, a point that should always be kept in mind during penis health care. For some odd reason, many men feel the need to vigorously scrub their units with powerful soaps or disinfectants to keep clean. Guys, simple washing with warm water and, if necessary, a mild soap or non-soap cleanser (such as sorbolene or glycerine cream) is more than satisfactory. Uncircumcised men should slide the foreskin back and wash the head of the exposed penis simply with warm water, not soap. Then, be sure to dry the area very well.
Both infrequent and too-frequent washing have been associated with balanitis (an inflammation of the glans penis or head). If you do notice irritation, avoid scented soaps or shower gels and try warm salt water instead. New clothes or even new laundry detergents can also cause irritation. If irritation persists, see a doctor.
self-examination
Particularly when sexually active, men should regularly perform genital self-examination to identify testicular cancer or any sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that present themselves visibly. How regularly? Well, there is no golden rule, but once a month should be satisfactory.
For testicular cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends the following:
Once a month, after taking a bath or shower:
Examine each testicle individually.
With both hands, hold the testicle between your thumbs and fingers and roll it gently.
Be on the alert for any hard lumps or nodules (smooth rounded masses) or any change in the size, shape or consistency of your testes.
Do not mistake the epididymis (a tightly coiled tube on the upper, outer side of each testicle) or the blood vessels and spermatic cord that extend from the testicles as being cancer.
Not only is regular testicular examination a good way to catch testicular cancer early, but it also provides an opportunity to examine the penis and testicles for signs of an STI.
red flags
There are many red flags for STIs. Be vigorous in your self-examinations and know that certain STIs, such as chlamydia, can be completely asymptomatic -- meaning that you may show absolutely no identifiable signs or symptoms of infection. In such cases, it’s important that you keep an open channel of communication with your sexual partners. If your partner develops an STI, there may be a chance that you gave it to them without knowing.
The American Academy of Family Physicians highlights some of the major signs and symptoms of common STIs that you should be on the lookout for:
Discharge from the penis:
the drip could be thick and yellow or it could be watery and very slight.
Change in smell (including foul odor) or color of semen.
Blood in the semen or urine (dark color).
Pain during sex or when urinating or ejaculating.
Pain in the pelvic area.
Chancre sores (painless red sores) on the genital area, anus, tongue, and/or throat.
Flesh-colored or reddish bumps, sores or blisters on the skin of the genitals that may or may not itch.
Small blisters that turn into scabs on the genital area.
Soft, flesh-colored, cauliflower-like warts around the genital area.
In addition, many STIs, particularly viral infections like HIV or herpes, induce symptoms similar to the flu that may serve as early indicators of infection. If you notice a sore throat, swollen glands, fever or body aches in the weeks following unprotected sex, you may want to consider following up with an STI check just to be sure.
Lastly, don’t panic if you do notice something unusual. Pearly penile papules found around the rim of the head of the penis are no need for alarm. Similarly, pimples or irritation from shaving are normal. If you are unsure, it’s always best to see a doctor first, to understand what is and isn’t normal. Waiting is the worst thing you can do. If you are a little bashful, just remember: Every man has a penis! Man up and go see a doctor.
By Jacob Franek
[Photos are my own pictures, Andy]
keep you on the up and up
The penis is easily a man’s most guarded and revered appendage.
As such, the penis commands a level of care and respect.
We're all familiar with the importance of wearing condoms
in certain situations, but proper penis health care certainly
doesn't end there.
Let’s review some tips on penis health care that will keep you
-- and your unit -- rising happily each morning.
regular maintenance
Grooming
For many men, genital grooming is a simple part of their
penis health care routine, while for others it may be nothing
more than a part-time annoyance. Keeping genitals hairless does
have its benefits, but there are still definite pitfalls
to both shaving and waxing that might not be immediately apparent:
Pros
Improves cleanliness/reduces moisture.
Inviting/sexually stimulating.
Can increase sensitivity during sex.
Facilitates skin examination.
Can be a fun partner experience.
Makes you look bigger.
Cons
Tedious.
Painful (waxing).
Expensive (waxing).
Can cause irritation.
Can cause new or spread existing infection.
Some women find a polished man erotic and even the act of shaving can be incorporated into foreplay -- with the right gal, of course. You should know, however, that both shaving and waxing can cause irritation or folliculitis, and can spread viral infections, such as genital herpes or molloscum contagiosum. Even nasty bacterial infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, have been linked to the use of razors, more specifically, the sharing of razors amongst sports participants (guys, sometimes sharing is bad). All of this contradicts good penis health care.
If you wish to avoid shaving or waxing, a simple trim with scissors or an electric razor is always a safe bet. If you choose to groom, however, which weapons should you choose? You’re probably best off using a simple razor with mild shaving cream or soap followed by mild moisturizing aftershave lotion or warm salt water. Avoid chemical removal techniques and electric razors if you're opting to take it all off, as with both you risk wreaking havoc on your scrotum. Lastly, you may choose to wax. Wait… what? According to USA Today, male resistance to waxing is literally “melting away,” so while there’s no need to feel ashamed of a little waxing as part of your penis health care, just know that it can be expensive and painful.
Washing
Your member is a sensitive organ, a point that should always be kept in mind during penis health care. For some odd reason, many men feel the need to vigorously scrub their units with powerful soaps or disinfectants to keep clean. Guys, simple washing with warm water and, if necessary, a mild soap or non-soap cleanser (such as sorbolene or glycerine cream) is more than satisfactory. Uncircumcised men should slide the foreskin back and wash the head of the exposed penis simply with warm water, not soap. Then, be sure to dry the area very well.
Both infrequent and too-frequent washing have been associated with balanitis (an inflammation of the glans penis or head). If you do notice irritation, avoid scented soaps or shower gels and try warm salt water instead. New clothes or even new laundry detergents can also cause irritation. If irritation persists, see a doctor.
self-examination
Particularly when sexually active, men should regularly perform genital self-examination to identify testicular cancer or any sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that present themselves visibly. How regularly? Well, there is no golden rule, but once a month should be satisfactory.
For testicular cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends the following:
Once a month, after taking a bath or shower:
Examine each testicle individually.
With both hands, hold the testicle between your thumbs and fingers and roll it gently.
Be on the alert for any hard lumps or nodules (smooth rounded masses) or any change in the size, shape or consistency of your testes.
Do not mistake the epididymis (a tightly coiled tube on the upper, outer side of each testicle) or the blood vessels and spermatic cord that extend from the testicles as being cancer.
Not only is regular testicular examination a good way to catch testicular cancer early, but it also provides an opportunity to examine the penis and testicles for signs of an STI.
red flags
There are many red flags for STIs. Be vigorous in your self-examinations and know that certain STIs, such as chlamydia, can be completely asymptomatic -- meaning that you may show absolutely no identifiable signs or symptoms of infection. In such cases, it’s important that you keep an open channel of communication with your sexual partners. If your partner develops an STI, there may be a chance that you gave it to them without knowing.
The American Academy of Family Physicians highlights some of the major signs and symptoms of common STIs that you should be on the lookout for:
Discharge from the penis:
the drip could be thick and yellow or it could be watery and very slight.
Change in smell (including foul odor) or color of semen.
Blood in the semen or urine (dark color).
Pain during sex or when urinating or ejaculating.
Pain in the pelvic area.
Chancre sores (painless red sores) on the genital area, anus, tongue, and/or throat.
Flesh-colored or reddish bumps, sores or blisters on the skin of the genitals that may or may not itch.
Small blisters that turn into scabs on the genital area.
Soft, flesh-colored, cauliflower-like warts around the genital area.
In addition, many STIs, particularly viral infections like HIV or herpes, induce symptoms similar to the flu that may serve as early indicators of infection. If you notice a sore throat, swollen glands, fever or body aches in the weeks following unprotected sex, you may want to consider following up with an STI check just to be sure.
Lastly, don’t panic if you do notice something unusual. Pearly penile papules found around the rim of the head of the penis are no need for alarm. Similarly, pimples or irritation from shaving are normal. If you are unsure, it’s always best to see a doctor first, to understand what is and isn’t normal. Waiting is the worst thing you can do. If you are a little bashful, just remember: Every man has a penis! Man up and go see a doctor.
By Jacob Franek
[Photos are my own pictures, Andy]
Curvature of the Penis
Peyronie's Disease
What is Peyronie's Disease?
Peyronie's Disease is a condition where the penis bends
and is most apparent during an erection.
This condition can be painful and can be difficult to treat.
Peyronie's disease is thought to occur in about one per cent
of the male population and although it is most common
between the ages of 45 to 60 it can happen in the young and the elderly.
Because men, in general,
tend not to seek medical attention unless the condition is severe,
it is a condition that is probably under reported.
Signs and Symptoms of Peyronie's Disease
The onset of signs of the Peyronie's disease
can be sudden or slow and can vary in severity.
Curvature of the penis is often associated with accompanying
pain as the penis becomes increasingly distorted.
A bend in the penis, usually at the top of the shaft causes an upward bend.
Curvatures can also appear at the bottom of the penis
shaft causing a downward bend. Most angulations are up or down.
In rare cases hardening of tissue can occur on the top and the bottom and if this happens the penis may shorten. The hardening of the tissue is in an area called the tunica albuinea, the sheath surrounding the erectile tissue. Unfortunately in some men this condition can cause impotence or an incomplete erection.
Causes of Peyronie's Disease
The cause of Peyronie's disease is unknown
but there are a number of factors that are important.
Injury. Peyronie's disease can develop following trauma or injury to the penis. Injury may happen during very vigorous sexual intercourse, forceful bending of the penis can cause tissue tearing and scarring. The injury may be as a result of a medical procedure, e.g. catheterization in which a tube (the catheter) is passed into the bladder to pass urine, or cystoscopy, when the surgeon looks into the bladder following a prostatectomy (removal of the prostate gland).
Inherited abnormality. It is thought that there is a genetic component to this condition. Peyronie's disease is more common in men with family members who also have the condition or who have a disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (a connective tissue disorder).Thirty per cent of men with Peyronie's disease also develop a condition called Dupuytren's contracture where hardened tissue develops in the hands.
Vitamin E deficiency has been associated with the Peyronie's disease.
Peyronie's disease is a rare side effect of an antihypertensive drug called Inderal (propanolol)
Diabetes where damage to the blood vessels occurs.
Infection. Inflammation in cases of severe vasculitis further suggests a vascular (blood vessels) cause for Peyronie's disease.
What is Peyronie's Disease?
Peyronie's Disease is a condition where the penis bends
and is most apparent during an erection.
This condition can be painful and can be difficult to treat.
Peyronie's disease is thought to occur in about one per cent
of the male population and although it is most common
between the ages of 45 to 60 it can happen in the young and the elderly.
Because men, in general,
tend not to seek medical attention unless the condition is severe,
it is a condition that is probably under reported.
Signs and Symptoms of Peyronie's Disease
The onset of signs of the Peyronie's disease
can be sudden or slow and can vary in severity.
Curvature of the penis is often associated with accompanying
pain as the penis becomes increasingly distorted.
A bend in the penis, usually at the top of the shaft causes an upward bend.
Curvatures can also appear at the bottom of the penis
shaft causing a downward bend. Most angulations are up or down.
In rare cases hardening of tissue can occur on the top and the bottom and if this happens the penis may shorten. The hardening of the tissue is in an area called the tunica albuinea, the sheath surrounding the erectile tissue. Unfortunately in some men this condition can cause impotence or an incomplete erection.
Causes of Peyronie's Disease
The cause of Peyronie's disease is unknown
but there are a number of factors that are important.
Injury. Peyronie's disease can develop following trauma or injury to the penis. Injury may happen during very vigorous sexual intercourse, forceful bending of the penis can cause tissue tearing and scarring. The injury may be as a result of a medical procedure, e.g. catheterization in which a tube (the catheter) is passed into the bladder to pass urine, or cystoscopy, when the surgeon looks into the bladder following a prostatectomy (removal of the prostate gland).
Inherited abnormality. It is thought that there is a genetic component to this condition. Peyronie's disease is more common in men with family members who also have the condition or who have a disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (a connective tissue disorder).Thirty per cent of men with Peyronie's disease also develop a condition called Dupuytren's contracture where hardened tissue develops in the hands.
Vitamin E deficiency has been associated with the Peyronie's disease.
Peyronie's disease is a rare side effect of an antihypertensive drug called Inderal (propanolol)
Diabetes where damage to the blood vessels occurs.
Infection. Inflammation in cases of severe vasculitis further suggests a vascular (blood vessels) cause for Peyronie's disease.
Penis Piercing
Piercing
Lot's of guys think body piercing is pretty cool and you might be one of them?
If you're healthy then there's no reason
why you shouldn't go for it - if you're sure it's what you want.
But first you need to find out more information.
You need to find out that you are not
one of the men who may put your health at risk.
Where to get piercing done
It is important that you get your piercing done by a professional with a good reputation, preferably someone who has been recommended to you. He or she will be able to advise you on the correct size jewelry and how to care for your piercing. Sterilized equipment and clean premises are extremely important to avoid transmission of a number of serious, life threatening diseases. I do not recommend you try doing it yourself. You may introduce infection and you may not place the piercing properly.
Cost of penis piercing
Rates vary but you should expect to pay from $50 plus the jewelry.
How is a penis piercing done?
Penis piercing is a simple procedure. A needle punctures the skin,
then the bar or ring is put through the opening made by it.
The piercing can be through the foreskin, the skin on the shaft of the penis,
the scrotum and the head of the penis.
It must not pierce straight through the shaft of
the penis as this could cause serious damage.
Remember
Do not remove the piercing while the wound is healing.
Keep the wound clean.
If you decide you do not want a piercing any more and remove it, there is a good chance the hole will never close or if it does it will probably leave a small scar.
Complications following a penis piercing
Allergic reactions to jewelry. A rash on the area surrounding the piercing may mean that you are allergic to the metal type. Surgical grade steel, titanium, gold or platinum are usually non-reactive.
Infections. Urinary infections sometimes occur. Signs and symptoms are burning sensation when you urinate and occasionally, blood in the urine.
Redness and soreness at the site of the piercing is common when you first get it done.
Bleeding. Any bleeding should only a small amount at the time of the piercing and should stop when a little pressure is applied. If the piercing has been incorrectly positioned it may cause problems. Any significant amounts of blood loss should be brought to the attention of a doctor.
Serious complications following a penis piercing
Remember that any body fluids and poorly sterilized equipment can pass on some serious viral infections.
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B and C
HIV/AIDS1 and hepatitis B2 and hepatitis C3 are blood borne diseases that can be caught from unsterilized needles. The Hepatitis B and C viruses can live outside the body for a significant period of time and both diseases can make you, not only very sick but can be life threatening. Hep B and C are much more easily transmitted than HIV.
Diabetes and Piercing
If you are diabetic4 you have a higher risk of infection so see your doctor first.
Keloid scarring
Keloid scarring5 is defined as abnormal scarring that goes beyond the original site of the skin injury. People from certain ethnic groups, Hispanics, Blacks, Africans and Asian are more susceptible to keloid scarring, so should think about the possibility and consider avoiding all types of body piercing and tattoos.
Remember safe sex practices and piercing.
Safe sex involves the use of condoms.
If you have a penis piercing you may need to use a bigger condom
that has room for your jewelry as well!
You should use a condom that will not tear,
so do not use sheer ones.
Article Sources Include:
Weber, Angela. "Evaluation of Potential Bloodborne Pathogen." Feb 2001. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 14 Nov 2006.
[Photos are my own. may be those pictures don't have something to do with
this article, i just wanna put my own picture in here]
Lot's of guys think body piercing is pretty cool and you might be one of them?
If you're healthy then there's no reason
why you shouldn't go for it - if you're sure it's what you want.
But first you need to find out more information.
You need to find out that you are not
one of the men who may put your health at risk.
Where to get piercing done
It is important that you get your piercing done by a professional with a good reputation, preferably someone who has been recommended to you. He or she will be able to advise you on the correct size jewelry and how to care for your piercing. Sterilized equipment and clean premises are extremely important to avoid transmission of a number of serious, life threatening diseases. I do not recommend you try doing it yourself. You may introduce infection and you may not place the piercing properly.
Cost of penis piercing
Rates vary but you should expect to pay from $50 plus the jewelry.
How is a penis piercing done?
Penis piercing is a simple procedure. A needle punctures the skin,
then the bar or ring is put through the opening made by it.
The piercing can be through the foreskin, the skin on the shaft of the penis,
the scrotum and the head of the penis.
It must not pierce straight through the shaft of
the penis as this could cause serious damage.
Remember
Do not remove the piercing while the wound is healing.
Keep the wound clean.
If you decide you do not want a piercing any more and remove it, there is a good chance the hole will never close or if it does it will probably leave a small scar.
Complications following a penis piercing
Allergic reactions to jewelry. A rash on the area surrounding the piercing may mean that you are allergic to the metal type. Surgical grade steel, titanium, gold or platinum are usually non-reactive.
Infections. Urinary infections sometimes occur. Signs and symptoms are burning sensation when you urinate and occasionally, blood in the urine.
Redness and soreness at the site of the piercing is common when you first get it done.
Bleeding. Any bleeding should only a small amount at the time of the piercing and should stop when a little pressure is applied. If the piercing has been incorrectly positioned it may cause problems. Any significant amounts of blood loss should be brought to the attention of a doctor.
Serious complications following a penis piercing
Remember that any body fluids and poorly sterilized equipment can pass on some serious viral infections.
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B and C
HIV/AIDS1 and hepatitis B2 and hepatitis C3 are blood borne diseases that can be caught from unsterilized needles. The Hepatitis B and C viruses can live outside the body for a significant period of time and both diseases can make you, not only very sick but can be life threatening. Hep B and C are much more easily transmitted than HIV.
Diabetes and Piercing
If you are diabetic4 you have a higher risk of infection so see your doctor first.
Keloid scarring
Keloid scarring5 is defined as abnormal scarring that goes beyond the original site of the skin injury. People from certain ethnic groups, Hispanics, Blacks, Africans and Asian are more susceptible to keloid scarring, so should think about the possibility and consider avoiding all types of body piercing and tattoos.
Remember safe sex practices and piercing.
Safe sex involves the use of condoms.
If you have a penis piercing you may need to use a bigger condom
that has room for your jewelry as well!
You should use a condom that will not tear,
so do not use sheer ones.
Article Sources Include:
Weber, Angela. "Evaluation of Potential Bloodborne Pathogen." Feb 2001. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 14 Nov 2006.
[Photos are my own. may be those pictures don't have something to do with
this article, i just wanna put my own picture in here]
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ladislav Gumak
This guy is a man from Czech Republic.
he was appeared in DVD "KILLER’S FARMYARD BUDDIES", 2007.
that directed by William Higgins
not much information about this guy.
gay skin index
he was appeared in DVD "KILLER’S FARMYARD BUDDIES", 2007.
that directed by William Higgins
not much information about this guy.
gay skin index
Paint chemicals 'may harm sperm'
Men regularly exposed to chemicals found in paint may be more prone to fertility problems, research suggests.
Men such as painters and decorators, who work with glycol solvents, are two-and-a-half times more likely to produce fewer "normal" sperm.
The UK study looked at more than 2,000 men attending 14 fertility clinics.
However, the Occupational and Environment Medicine study found a wide range of other chemicals had no impact on fertility.
"Infertile men are often concerned about whether chemicals they are exposed to in the workplace are harming their fertility" Dr Allan Pacey, Sheffield University
Sperm motility - the amount of movement of individual sperm - is an important factor in overall fertility. There had been fears that exposure to a wide variety of workplace chemicals might affect a man's ability to father a child.
The joint research project between the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield looked at two groups of men attending fertility clinics - those with sperm motility problems, and those without them.
The men were questioned about their jobs, lifestyles, and potential exposure to chemicals, revealing a 250% increase in risk of sperm motility problems among those exposed to glycol ethers. These chemicals are widely used as solvents in water-based paints.
This risk was present even after other lifestyle factors, such as smoking, wearing tight underpants, testicular surgery and manual work, were taken into consideration.
'Reassuring'
Dr Andy Povey, from the University of Manchester, said: "We know that certain glycol ethers can affect male fertility and the use of these has reduced over the past two decades.
"However, our work suggests they are still a workplace hazard and further work is needed to reduce such exposure."
However, this was the only chemical linked to fertility problems in men, and Dr Allan Pacey, a fertility specialist from Sheffield University, said that this would ease men's worries.
"Infertile men are often concerned about whether chemicals they are exposed to in the workplace are harming their fertility. Therefore it is reassuring to know that on the whole, the risk seems to be quite low."
Men such as painters and decorators, who work with glycol solvents, are two-and-a-half times more likely to produce fewer "normal" sperm.
The UK study looked at more than 2,000 men attending 14 fertility clinics.
However, the Occupational and Environment Medicine study found a wide range of other chemicals had no impact on fertility.
"Infertile men are often concerned about whether chemicals they are exposed to in the workplace are harming their fertility" Dr Allan Pacey, Sheffield University
Sperm motility - the amount of movement of individual sperm - is an important factor in overall fertility. There had been fears that exposure to a wide variety of workplace chemicals might affect a man's ability to father a child.
The joint research project between the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield looked at two groups of men attending fertility clinics - those with sperm motility problems, and those without them.
The men were questioned about their jobs, lifestyles, and potential exposure to chemicals, revealing a 250% increase in risk of sperm motility problems among those exposed to glycol ethers. These chemicals are widely used as solvents in water-based paints.
This risk was present even after other lifestyle factors, such as smoking, wearing tight underpants, testicular surgery and manual work, were taken into consideration.
'Reassuring'
Dr Andy Povey, from the University of Manchester, said: "We know that certain glycol ethers can affect male fertility and the use of these has reduced over the past two decades.
"However, our work suggests they are still a workplace hazard and further work is needed to reduce such exposure."
However, this was the only chemical linked to fertility problems in men, and Dr Allan Pacey, a fertility specialist from Sheffield University, said that this would ease men's worries.
"Infertile men are often concerned about whether chemicals they are exposed to in the workplace are harming their fertility. Therefore it is reassuring to know that on the whole, the risk seems to be quite low."
Fat could harm sperm quality
Health reporter, BBC News, Barcelona
Obese men have poorer quality sperm, perhaps because too much fat around their testicles causes them to heat up, scientists have suggested.
University of Aberdeen researchers looked at the sperm of over 2,000 men in couples having problems conceiving.
The heaviest men had a higher proportion of abnormal sperm, as well as other problems. The scientists told a European fertility conference losing weight probably boosted fertility.
"We are pleased to be able to add improved semen quality to the long list of benefits that we know are the result of an optimal body weight" Dr Ghiyath Shayeb
University of Aberdeen
Being obese is already known to affect women's chances of getting pregnant.
The men were divided into four groups, according to their BMI (body mass index).
Other factors which could affect fertility, such as smoking, high alcohol use and age, were taken into account by the researchers.
Men who had a healthy BMI of 20 to 25 were had higher levels of normal sperm than those who were heavier. They also had higher semen volume, the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology meeting in Barcelona was told.
But those with a higher BMI had lower volumes of seminal fluid, and a higher proportion of abnormal sperm.
There was no significant difference between the four groups in sperm concentration or activity. Other studies have also linked obesity to DNA damage in the sperm.
Semen quality
Dr Ghiyath Shayeb, who led the research, said: "Our findings were quite independent of any other factors and seem to suggest that men who are trying for a baby with their partners, should first try to achieve an ideal body weight.
"This is in addition to the benefit of a healthy BMI for their general well being.
"Adopting a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, and regular exercise will, in the vast majority of cases, lead to a normal BMI.
"We are pleased to be able to add improved semen quality to the long list of benefits that we know are the result of an optimal body weight."
The researchers will now look at male BMI in fertile and infertile couples to see if the poorer semen quality is directly linked to poor fertility, and examine further how obesity can damage sperm.
Dr Shayeb said there were a number of possible explanations, including different hormone levels in obese men, overheating of the testicles caused by excessive fat in the area, or simply the lifestyle and diet that leads to obesity also causing poorer semen quality.
Dr Ian Campbell, chair of the charity Weight Concern, said it was known that overweight people had a tendency to have fewer children.
He said there had been a suspicion that was mainly due to lack of opportunity.
"But if weight actually has a detrimental effect on sperm quality, that's really interesting," he said
"It's one more reason for men to lose weight."
By Caroline Parkinson
Becareful of Soy foods
Soy foods 'reduce sperm numbers'
A regular diet of even modest amounts of food containing soy may halve sperm concentrations, suggest scientists.
The study, published in the journal Human Reproduction,
found 41 million fewer sperm per millilitre of semen
after just one portion every two days.
The authors said plant oestrogens in foods such as tofu,
soy mince or milk may interfere with hormonal signals.
However, a UK expert stressed that most men in Asia eat more soy-based products
with no fertility problems.
"Oestrogenic compounds in food or the environment
have been of concern for a number of years,
but we have mostly thought that it was boys
exposed in the uterus before birth who were most at risk"
Dr Allan Pacey. Sheffield University
Animal studies have suggested that large quantities
of soy chemicals in food could affect fertility,
but other studies looking at consumption in humans
have had contradictory findings.
The Harvard School of Public Health study looked
at the diets of 99 men who had attended a fertility clinic
with their partners and provided a semen sample.
The men were divided into four groups depending on how much soy they ate,
and when the sperm concentration of men eating the most soy
was compared with those eating the least, there was a significant difference.
The "normal" sperm concentration for a man is
between 80 and 120 million per millilitre,
and the average of men who ate on average a portion of
soy-based food every other day was 41 million fewer.
Dr Jorge Chavarro, who led the study,
said that chemicals called isoflavones in the soy
might be affecting sperm production.
These chemicals can have similar effects to the human hormone oestrogen.
Dr Chavarro noticed that overweight or obese men seemed even more prone to this effect, which may reflect the fact that higher levels of body fat can also lead to increased oestrogen production in men.
Worried men
However, the study pointed out that soy consumption in many parts of Asia was significantly higher than even the maximum found in these volunteers.
Dr Allan Pacey, a senior lecturer in andrology from the University of Sheffield, said that if soy genuinely had a detrimental effect on sperm production, fertility might well be affected in those regions, and there was no evidence that this was the case.
"Many men are obviously worried about whether their lifestyle or diet could affect their fertility by lowering their sperm count.
"Oestrogenic compounds in food or the environment have been of concern for a number of years, but we have mostly thought that it was boys exposed in the uterus before birth who were most at risk.
"We will have to look at adult diet more closely, although the fact that such large parts of the world have soy food as a major part of their diet and don't appear to suffer any greater infertility rates than those on western diets suggests that any effect is quite small."
A regular diet of even modest amounts of food containing soy may halve sperm concentrations, suggest scientists.
The study, published in the journal Human Reproduction,
found 41 million fewer sperm per millilitre of semen
after just one portion every two days.
The authors said plant oestrogens in foods such as tofu,
soy mince or milk may interfere with hormonal signals.
However, a UK expert stressed that most men in Asia eat more soy-based products
with no fertility problems.
"Oestrogenic compounds in food or the environment
have been of concern for a number of years,
but we have mostly thought that it was boys
exposed in the uterus before birth who were most at risk"
Dr Allan Pacey. Sheffield University
Animal studies have suggested that large quantities
of soy chemicals in food could affect fertility,
but other studies looking at consumption in humans
have had contradictory findings.
The Harvard School of Public Health study looked
at the diets of 99 men who had attended a fertility clinic
with their partners and provided a semen sample.
The men were divided into four groups depending on how much soy they ate,
and when the sperm concentration of men eating the most soy
was compared with those eating the least, there was a significant difference.
The "normal" sperm concentration for a man is
between 80 and 120 million per millilitre,
and the average of men who ate on average a portion of
soy-based food every other day was 41 million fewer.
Dr Jorge Chavarro, who led the study,
said that chemicals called isoflavones in the soy
might be affecting sperm production.
These chemicals can have similar effects to the human hormone oestrogen.
Dr Chavarro noticed that overweight or obese men seemed even more prone to this effect, which may reflect the fact that higher levels of body fat can also lead to increased oestrogen production in men.
Worried men
However, the study pointed out that soy consumption in many parts of Asia was significantly higher than even the maximum found in these volunteers.
Dr Allan Pacey, a senior lecturer in andrology from the University of Sheffield, said that if soy genuinely had a detrimental effect on sperm production, fertility might well be affected in those regions, and there was no evidence that this was the case.
"Many men are obviously worried about whether their lifestyle or diet could affect their fertility by lowering their sperm count.
"Oestrogenic compounds in food or the environment have been of concern for a number of years, but we have mostly thought that it was boys exposed in the uterus before birth who were most at risk.
"We will have to look at adult diet more closely, although the fact that such large parts of the world have soy food as a major part of their diet and don't appear to suffer any greater infertility rates than those on western diets suggests that any effect is quite small."
Soy cheese products deceive consumers, violate vegans
by Mike Adams
If you visit any natural grocery or health food store these days, you'll notice there are a lot of soy cheese products available. The implied message from the name of these products is that they are made with soy milk, not dairy products, and are therefore either healthier for you or appropriate for people who wish to avoid cow's milk for health reasons. But what they don't tell you is that virtually every soy cheese product on the market is made with a dairy product. That ingredient is casein, a milk protein.
It is, in fact, casein that is associated with most of the health problems and complaints described by people who consume cow's milk and dairy products. Those complaints include chronic sinus congestion, constipation, and even symptoms resembling asthma. That's because casein is a difficult protein for human beings to digest, which is why it is present in smaller quantities in human breast milk. Cows, on the other hand, need casein in larger quantities. The nutritional makeup of cow's milk is vastly different from human milk, which makes it even more bizarre that human beings insist on consuming this beverage produced by members of an entirely different species.
Casein is probably used in soy cheese products because it helps those resemble the taste of real cheese. It also has a quality that helps soy cheese products physically resemble dairy products, and it adds protein content to the cheese. Soy cheese manufacturers get away with adding casein to their products primarily because most consumers don't know what casein really is, and there's no attempt by soy cheese manufacturers to state on the product label that these products contain ingredients derived from cows.
Therein lies the deception: soy cheese products are positioned as alternatives to dairy cheese, and yet they continue to be made with precisely the most nutritionally offensive ingredient found in cow's milk: casein protein.
And it's not just one company doing this -- even Trader Joe's, a natural grocer that offers a wide variety of healthy products, puts casein in their soy cheese products. A company called Galaxy Nutritional Foods, which makes "Veggie Slices," puts casein in their soy cheese as well. The front label of their package even says "Nature's Alternative to Cheese," and it describes the product as "made with the goodness of soy." But my question is that if this is a cheese alternative, what is a milk protein doing in the product? Granted, at least Galaxy Nutritional Foods explains what casein is in their ingredients list. It reads "casein (a dried skim milk protein)". So, there is some attempt on their part to educate consumers about what's in the product, but still, it's made with a milk protein derived from cows, and most people don't read the ingredients to begin with.
If you're into health food products, you can verify all this yourself. Visit any natural grocer or health food store and look at any veggie cheese or soy cheese product on the shelf. You will find that virtually all of them are manufactured with cow's milk protein. This just goes to show you that just because a food product is positioned as being an alternative to dairy products, or just because it is described as being a soy product, doesn't mean that it is free of animal products. This is especially important for vegans, of course, who are increasingly finding that it's difficult to buy any product that isn't made with animal products in one way or another. Even yogurt, you may recall, is colored with an insect-derived natural coloring called carmine, which is made from ground-up, red Cochineal beetles frequently imported from the Canary Islands.
But where carmine is probably good for you, I don't think casein is. Milk proteins are not something that human beings should be consuming on a regular basis, especially not adult human beings. Think about it -- if adults of the human species were supposed to be consuming cow's milk, or casein protein, then this protein would be present in much greater quantities in human breast milk, and we would all continue nursing as adults. And yet that's not the case -- adults are supposed to stop drinking mother's milk. And certainly adult humans are not supposed to be drinking the mother's milk from a four-legged, furry animal. From nature's point of view, it doesn't make any sense at all; in fact, it's rather bizarre. Repulsive, if you ask me.
The next time you go out and shop for natural foods, make sure you start reading the labels. Aside from casein, you'll also find that many so-called "natural" food products contain MSG in the form of yeast extract, another deceptive ingredient used in many natural foods. These include all the popular "meatless" brands you see at the health food stores. It's virtually impossible to find a vegetarian burger that doesn't contain MSG in one form or another. So much for the "natural" claim, huh?
Folks, it's not just the big mainstream food companies that are deceptive in their marketing. Sadly, it's also a bunch of "natural" food companies who have jumped on the health hype bandwagon and are using what I consider to be deceptive product claims and positioning statements that deceive consumers. If you actually believe what the food labels claim, you're gullible. You have to read the ingredients and learn to know the difference between natural ingredients vs. chemical additives like "autolyzed yeast extract" or "hydrolyzed vegetable protein." Believe it or not, companies can even put MSG in a product and call it "natural flavors." I'm not kidding. (Search Google for Dr. Russell Blaylock or "excitotoxins" to learn more about the disastrous health effects of MSG...)
The food companies have learned that they can slap the word "natural" on any product and more people will buy it, even if there's nothing natural about it. I've seen potato chip companies say their products are natural, and that's absurd, because you don't find deep-fried potato chip slices containing trans-fatty acids and acrylamides growing on bushes in nature, so it's not natural, but food manufacturers are certainly allowed to put the word "natural" on the label according to the FDA. Your job as a consumer is to educate yourself so you aren't deceived by bogus product health claims.
In my opinion, a natural product is a kind of product that you might find in nature. Whole tomatoes are natural products, and you could even argue that taco sauce made with ground-up whole tomatoes and natural spices derived from plants is a natural product, but if you start adding chemical taste enhancers like monosodium glutamate, or preservatives, additives, artificial colors, refined sugars and so on, it's not natural at all. Be wary of this term. The Corn Refiner's Association of America even told me in an e-mail that they believe high-fructose corn syrup is natural -- why? Because it's derived from corn! Here's a highly-refined, processed sugar, linked to obesity and diabetes, that the industry insists is a natural product.
If they can call that natural, and if the food giants can call their deep-fried potato chips natural, and if soy cheese manufacturers can put cow's milk products in their soy products and call them natural, then there's really no meaning to the term.
Technically speaking, I could dig up some mercury, lead, arsenic and other toxic substances from the soil, stuff them into a tofu recipe, and sell it as a "100% natural" product. Why? Because it's all derived from the Earth! It's natural, see?
That's why the word "natural" is, essentially, a marketing term for suckers. Its only purpose is to sell products to people who flat out don't know any better. (And by the way, I've learned from talking to so many readers of this site that YOU know better. The readers of this site are really quite well informed and they tend to read labels. It's all the other people you see in the stores -- those typical shoppers -- who are the suckers.)
I have an entire book nearly completed on topics such as this. The working name of the book is, "Health Seduction," and it's about how food companies, cosmetic companies, drug companies and hospitals use deceptive, seductive language to trick consumers into buying needless products and services, all while claiming, "It's good for you!" Watch for it on the TruthPublishing.com website. Sign up to the NaturalNews Insider email newsletter and you'll get an email when this book is released.
In the mean time, be a smart shopper. Read the labels and don't trust "natural" products until you verify they are, indeed, made with wholesome ingredients and no chemical additives.
One final clarification on all this: I am not an opponent of soy products. In fact, I consume all sorts of soy products myself: soy milk, soy protein and tofu. I think soy is a genuine superfood, and recent research has shown that it helps prevent prostate cancer in men, breast cancer in women, and free radical damage. I'm fully aware that there are differing opinions on soy in the natural health community, and I remain open to any new information on the safety and efficacy of soy as it becomes available.
If you visit any natural grocery or health food store these days, you'll notice there are a lot of soy cheese products available. The implied message from the name of these products is that they are made with soy milk, not dairy products, and are therefore either healthier for you or appropriate for people who wish to avoid cow's milk for health reasons. But what they don't tell you is that virtually every soy cheese product on the market is made with a dairy product. That ingredient is casein, a milk protein.
It is, in fact, casein that is associated with most of the health problems and complaints described by people who consume cow's milk and dairy products. Those complaints include chronic sinus congestion, constipation, and even symptoms resembling asthma. That's because casein is a difficult protein for human beings to digest, which is why it is present in smaller quantities in human breast milk. Cows, on the other hand, need casein in larger quantities. The nutritional makeup of cow's milk is vastly different from human milk, which makes it even more bizarre that human beings insist on consuming this beverage produced by members of an entirely different species.
Casein is probably used in soy cheese products because it helps those resemble the taste of real cheese. It also has a quality that helps soy cheese products physically resemble dairy products, and it adds protein content to the cheese. Soy cheese manufacturers get away with adding casein to their products primarily because most consumers don't know what casein really is, and there's no attempt by soy cheese manufacturers to state on the product label that these products contain ingredients derived from cows.
Therein lies the deception: soy cheese products are positioned as alternatives to dairy cheese, and yet they continue to be made with precisely the most nutritionally offensive ingredient found in cow's milk: casein protein.
And it's not just one company doing this -- even Trader Joe's, a natural grocer that offers a wide variety of healthy products, puts casein in their soy cheese products. A company called Galaxy Nutritional Foods, which makes "Veggie Slices," puts casein in their soy cheese as well. The front label of their package even says "Nature's Alternative to Cheese," and it describes the product as "made with the goodness of soy." But my question is that if this is a cheese alternative, what is a milk protein doing in the product? Granted, at least Galaxy Nutritional Foods explains what casein is in their ingredients list. It reads "casein (a dried skim milk protein)". So, there is some attempt on their part to educate consumers about what's in the product, but still, it's made with a milk protein derived from cows, and most people don't read the ingredients to begin with.
If you're into health food products, you can verify all this yourself. Visit any natural grocer or health food store and look at any veggie cheese or soy cheese product on the shelf. You will find that virtually all of them are manufactured with cow's milk protein. This just goes to show you that just because a food product is positioned as being an alternative to dairy products, or just because it is described as being a soy product, doesn't mean that it is free of animal products. This is especially important for vegans, of course, who are increasingly finding that it's difficult to buy any product that isn't made with animal products in one way or another. Even yogurt, you may recall, is colored with an insect-derived natural coloring called carmine, which is made from ground-up, red Cochineal beetles frequently imported from the Canary Islands.
But where carmine is probably good for you, I don't think casein is. Milk proteins are not something that human beings should be consuming on a regular basis, especially not adult human beings. Think about it -- if adults of the human species were supposed to be consuming cow's milk, or casein protein, then this protein would be present in much greater quantities in human breast milk, and we would all continue nursing as adults. And yet that's not the case -- adults are supposed to stop drinking mother's milk. And certainly adult humans are not supposed to be drinking the mother's milk from a four-legged, furry animal. From nature's point of view, it doesn't make any sense at all; in fact, it's rather bizarre. Repulsive, if you ask me.
The next time you go out and shop for natural foods, make sure you start reading the labels. Aside from casein, you'll also find that many so-called "natural" food products contain MSG in the form of yeast extract, another deceptive ingredient used in many natural foods. These include all the popular "meatless" brands you see at the health food stores. It's virtually impossible to find a vegetarian burger that doesn't contain MSG in one form or another. So much for the "natural" claim, huh?
Folks, it's not just the big mainstream food companies that are deceptive in their marketing. Sadly, it's also a bunch of "natural" food companies who have jumped on the health hype bandwagon and are using what I consider to be deceptive product claims and positioning statements that deceive consumers. If you actually believe what the food labels claim, you're gullible. You have to read the ingredients and learn to know the difference between natural ingredients vs. chemical additives like "autolyzed yeast extract" or "hydrolyzed vegetable protein." Believe it or not, companies can even put MSG in a product and call it "natural flavors." I'm not kidding. (Search Google for Dr. Russell Blaylock or "excitotoxins" to learn more about the disastrous health effects of MSG...)
The food companies have learned that they can slap the word "natural" on any product and more people will buy it, even if there's nothing natural about it. I've seen potato chip companies say their products are natural, and that's absurd, because you don't find deep-fried potato chip slices containing trans-fatty acids and acrylamides growing on bushes in nature, so it's not natural, but food manufacturers are certainly allowed to put the word "natural" on the label according to the FDA. Your job as a consumer is to educate yourself so you aren't deceived by bogus product health claims.
In my opinion, a natural product is a kind of product that you might find in nature. Whole tomatoes are natural products, and you could even argue that taco sauce made with ground-up whole tomatoes and natural spices derived from plants is a natural product, but if you start adding chemical taste enhancers like monosodium glutamate, or preservatives, additives, artificial colors, refined sugars and so on, it's not natural at all. Be wary of this term. The Corn Refiner's Association of America even told me in an e-mail that they believe high-fructose corn syrup is natural -- why? Because it's derived from corn! Here's a highly-refined, processed sugar, linked to obesity and diabetes, that the industry insists is a natural product.
If they can call that natural, and if the food giants can call their deep-fried potato chips natural, and if soy cheese manufacturers can put cow's milk products in their soy products and call them natural, then there's really no meaning to the term.
Technically speaking, I could dig up some mercury, lead, arsenic and other toxic substances from the soil, stuff them into a tofu recipe, and sell it as a "100% natural" product. Why? Because it's all derived from the Earth! It's natural, see?
That's why the word "natural" is, essentially, a marketing term for suckers. Its only purpose is to sell products to people who flat out don't know any better. (And by the way, I've learned from talking to so many readers of this site that YOU know better. The readers of this site are really quite well informed and they tend to read labels. It's all the other people you see in the stores -- those typical shoppers -- who are the suckers.)
I have an entire book nearly completed on topics such as this. The working name of the book is, "Health Seduction," and it's about how food companies, cosmetic companies, drug companies and hospitals use deceptive, seductive language to trick consumers into buying needless products and services, all while claiming, "It's good for you!" Watch for it on the TruthPublishing.com website. Sign up to the NaturalNews Insider email newsletter and you'll get an email when this book is released.
In the mean time, be a smart shopper. Read the labels and don't trust "natural" products until you verify they are, indeed, made with wholesome ingredients and no chemical additives.
One final clarification on all this: I am not an opponent of soy products. In fact, I consume all sorts of soy products myself: soy milk, soy protein and tofu. I think soy is a genuine superfood, and recent research has shown that it helps prevent prostate cancer in men, breast cancer in women, and free radical damage. I'm fully aware that there are differing opinions on soy in the natural health community, and I remain open to any new information on the safety and efficacy of soy as it becomes available.
Male biological clock 'ticks too'
Male biological clock 'ticks too'
Scientists say they have found more evidence that men as well as women have biological clocks and that they start to tick in their mid-30s.A French study of over 12,200 couples having fertility treatment suggests the chance of a successful pregnancy falls when the man is aged over 35. It adds that the chance is significantly lower if he is over 40.
Previous studies have shown that both natural and assisted conception is more difficult if the man is over 40.
The researchers told a European reproductive health conference that it was likely the problems were caused by DNA damage in sperm.
Miscarriage risk
The researchers studied couples who had sought treatment for infertility at the Eylau Centre for Assisted Reproduction in Paris between January 2002 and December 2006.
All were given intrauterine inseminations (IUI), also known as artificial insemination, where sperm is inserted into the womb when the woman is ovulating.
It is given to couples where the woman has no fertility problems and is less invasive than IVF.
The men's sperm were examined for quantity, their ability to move and swim and their size and shape.
Rates of pregnancy, miscarriage and births were recorded.
HAVE YOUR SAY I started my second family at 55 and now have three boys aged five, seven and eight. Leeroy, London
In addition, the researchers analysed detailed data on the pregnancies, which allowed them to pinpoint factors associated with the man and the woman.
As expected, maternal age had an effect in women over 35, who had a significantly higher chance of miscarriage and lower rate of pregnancy.
But the team also found that, where the father was in his late 30s, miscarriages were more common than if the man was younger.
And if a man was over 40, the chances of a successful pregnancy were even lower.
For those couples, a third of pregnancies ended in miscarriage and only 10% of treatments resulted in pregnancies.
'Growing evidence'
Dr Stephanie Belloc, who presented the work to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) conference in Barcelona, said: "This research has important implications for couples wanting to start a family."
She said such couples should be offered IVF (where an egg is fertilised in a lab dish), and where the outer membrane of the egg seems to block sperm with DNA damage, and ICSI (where a sperm is injected directly into an egg), where the best sperm can be selected for use.
"These methods, although not in themselves a guarantee of success, may help couples where the man is older to achieve a pregnancy more quickly, and also reduce the risk of miscarriage," she added.
Dr Allan Pacey, a fertility expert at Sheffield University and secretary of the British Fertility Society, said: "There is growing evidence from a number of studies to show that men are not totally immune from reproductive ageing.
"Previous studies of couples trying to conceive naturally or undergoing IVF have shown that men over the age of about 40 are less fertile than younger men. Moreover, if they do achieve a pregnancy their partners are more likely to miscarry.
"This study reinforces the message that men aren't excused from reproductive ageing."
By Caroline Parkinson
Health reporter, BBC News, Barcelona
Scientists say they have found more evidence that men as well as women have biological clocks and that they start to tick in their mid-30s.A French study of over 12,200 couples having fertility treatment suggests the chance of a successful pregnancy falls when the man is aged over 35. It adds that the chance is significantly lower if he is over 40.
Previous studies have shown that both natural and assisted conception is more difficult if the man is over 40.
The researchers told a European reproductive health conference that it was likely the problems were caused by DNA damage in sperm.
Miscarriage risk
The researchers studied couples who had sought treatment for infertility at the Eylau Centre for Assisted Reproduction in Paris between January 2002 and December 2006.
All were given intrauterine inseminations (IUI), also known as artificial insemination, where sperm is inserted into the womb when the woman is ovulating.
It is given to couples where the woman has no fertility problems and is less invasive than IVF.
The men's sperm were examined for quantity, their ability to move and swim and their size and shape.
Rates of pregnancy, miscarriage and births were recorded.
HAVE YOUR SAY I started my second family at 55 and now have three boys aged five, seven and eight. Leeroy, London
In addition, the researchers analysed detailed data on the pregnancies, which allowed them to pinpoint factors associated with the man and the woman.
As expected, maternal age had an effect in women over 35, who had a significantly higher chance of miscarriage and lower rate of pregnancy.
But the team also found that, where the father was in his late 30s, miscarriages were more common than if the man was younger.
And if a man was over 40, the chances of a successful pregnancy were even lower.
For those couples, a third of pregnancies ended in miscarriage and only 10% of treatments resulted in pregnancies.
'Growing evidence'
Dr Stephanie Belloc, who presented the work to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) conference in Barcelona, said: "This research has important implications for couples wanting to start a family."
She said such couples should be offered IVF (where an egg is fertilised in a lab dish), and where the outer membrane of the egg seems to block sperm with DNA damage, and ICSI (where a sperm is injected directly into an egg), where the best sperm can be selected for use.
"These methods, although not in themselves a guarantee of success, may help couples where the man is older to achieve a pregnancy more quickly, and also reduce the risk of miscarriage," she added.
Dr Allan Pacey, a fertility expert at Sheffield University and secretary of the British Fertility Society, said: "There is growing evidence from a number of studies to show that men are not totally immune from reproductive ageing.
"Previous studies of couples trying to conceive naturally or undergoing IVF have shown that men over the age of about 40 are less fertile than younger men. Moreover, if they do achieve a pregnancy their partners are more likely to miscarry.
"This study reinforces the message that men aren't excused from reproductive ageing."
By Caroline Parkinson
Health reporter, BBC News, Barcelona
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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