Medication and male fertility

While the general prevalence of cancer has increased in recent years, so, too, has the overall outcome of long-term survival, thanks in no small part to chemo- and radiotherapy treatments. At the same time, though, both men and women face potential threats to fertility as a result of undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer.

If you’ve ever needed medicine for strep throat or another infection, you may have wondered whether antibiotics affect your fertility. We’ll take a look at antibiotics’ uses, how they work, and their potential effect on sperm.

Before taking finasteride, it’s important to understand how it may affect your fertility, especially if you’re trying to start or grow your family. Keep reading to find out how finasteride works and its potential effects on male fertility and sexual function.

Lifestyle factors play a big role when it comes to fertility and sperm improvement. And drug use, including the misuse of steroids, is one of those factors that can have a big impact. Do anabolic steroids affect male fertility? What about corticosteroids prescribed for chronic or short-term illness? Let’s find out.

Over one-third of U.S. adult males say that they do not wake up feeling well-rested. If you fall under this category, or have ever experienced a bout of insomnia, you may have looked to “nature’s sleeping pill,” melatonin. But is it safe to take if you’re trying to conceive? Here, we explore what melatonin is, how it works, and whether it can affect male fertility.