Male Fertility Recipe: Tuna, Mango and Green Bean Salad

Photo: fitandfed
Photo: fitandfed

Amino acids, sound familiar? Semen is made of protein, and amino acids are the building block of protein. Eating foods rich in amino acids help to improve sperm count and morphology, as well as protecting against free radical damage to the sperm. This delicious combination of amino acid rich tuna combined with mango and green beans is a healthy (and tasty) way to boost your daily intake of vitamins necessary for male fertility.

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Men Beware. Don’t ‘Fry’ Your Sperm by Overheating Testicles

Photo: visualphotos
Photo: visualphotos

Couples who are trying to conceive are usually preoccupied with the female partner’s health and fertility. That is understandable since getting pregnant depends on the woman’s health and knowing when she is fertile to a large extent. Ovulation calendars, folic acid, looking out for pregnancy signs and symptoms should not take up all your time and effort though. It still takes two to tango and if you want to make it work, you should make sure your husband or boyfriend is avoiding overheating testicles and inadvertently “frying” his swimmers.

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Tips for Trying to Conceive in Your 30’s and 40’s

By Bonnie Berstien (Babble)
By Bonnie Berstien (Babble)

Researchers tell us that the average age couples are waiting to have their first child is rising quickly. Today, the average is 26 years old. Just a century ago, the average age a woman conceived her first child was around 19. Much of the reason for this is cultural; we’re extending childhood farther and farther as our life expectancy and quality of life increases. Today’s children don’t often leave home until well into their 20s, so it’s no surprise they’re waiting until later to have kids. If you’re in your 30s and 40’s and trying to conceive, there are some things you’ll want to keep in mind:

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Trying to Conceive: A Checklist for Men

By: Getty Images
By: Getty Images

The world of trying to conceive (or even “TTC”!) is colored pink, there’s no doubt about it. If you’re a guy who is hoping to become a dad soon, you may have some trouble navigating all that info about ovulation and menstrual cycles, to find something that’s relevant to you. Here’s a checklist for men who are trying to conceive, because we know you feel better when you are proactive!

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5 Top Tips When Trying to Conceive

By: hopelesslyttc.wordpress.com
By: hopelesslyttc.wordpress.com

The first time you and your wife try to get pregnant, you probably start out a little naïve. You assume that all you need is a nice romantic evening at the right time of the month and you’ll be well on your way to parenthood.

The fact is that most couples are trying to conceive for at least a couple of months before getting it right. Other couples may need to try for up to a year – even if they don’t have any specific fertility problems.

Here are some key things to keep in mind to increase your odds of success when trying to conceive:

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