Can't get pregnant (young, old, causes, treatment) (Fertility issues in partner)

There are a number of factors that impact male's fertility. Tell him to go to an urologist if he has:

• Increased hair growth
• Erection or Ejaculation problems
• Problems with testicles (pain, lump or swelling)
• Cancer treatment (surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy)
• Changes in sexual desire

The urologist will check:

• Medical history and general physical examination
• Analysis of semen
• Scrotal ultrasound (for producing images inside your body).
• Post-ejaculation urinalysis
• Testicular biopsy
• Sperm function tests
• Hormonal testing
• Transrectal ultrasound

He may prescribe antibiotics if infection is found, perform a surgery (usually for varicocele), and give other medications for some other fertility-related problems.

Soy has estrogen-raising properties, therefore increasing the estrogen/testosterone ratio which decreases the sperm production. 

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If your partner has hot and long showers, it can decrease his sperm production up to 5 times.

Tell him to have cool and shorter showers if you want to get pregnant easily.

Adding zinc to the diet will boost fertility in both partners.

Women's body needs a certain amount of zinc to produce mature egg for fertilization, and also it keeps hormone levels stable throughout the entire menstrual cycle.

In men, it is especially important because zinc deficiency can lead to creation of immature sperm which isn't ready for fertilization (it has low mobility and sperm strength).

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If he uses a laptop on his laps frequently, or he keeps the cell phone in the pocket, it may negatively impact his sperm over time.

Tell him to reduce the exposure to EMR if you want to get pregnant.

If he ejaculates on a daily basis, his sperm count decreases as much as 50 percent. He should avoid masturbating a week before you are trying to get pregnant.

These fats are very important for your hormones to function well and also for his semen because of prostaglandins (lipid compounds essential for sperm count, motility and quality) found in omega 3 fats. 

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Fruits and vegetables have many essential nutritions and antioxidants that can boost the fertility for both of you.

Fruits you should take: Bananas (B6 vitamin), Almonds (Vitamin E), Citrus fruit (Vitamin C), Peas (Zinc).

Vegetables you should eat: Romaine, spinach, arugula, broccoli, asparagus (folic acid) are improving ovulation in women and your man will have healthier sperm.

If your partner eats genetically modified foods, it can reduce his sperm count for up to 50%. But it's not the case only in men. Women are also affected by GMO foods.

Buy only 100% organic food when you are trying to get pregnant.

If you want to get pregnant, then stop eating high mercury fish such as tuna or swordfish as it is linked to fertility issues. Also, your (male) partner should avoid it.

Instead, consume low mercury fish: sardine, catfish, flounder, clams or haddock.

Bisphenol A, a chemical found in canned food may have an impact on your fertility. Avoid canned food while trying to get pregnant (also your partner should avoid it).

Bisphenol A, a chemical found in plastic containers can reduce the sperm count or the number of viable eggs. Avoid using anything from plastic, especially those containers which have 3 or 7 number on the bottom of it.

Alcohol may affect fertility in women, so avoid drinking alcohol whenever possible.

Also, the male partner should avoid heavy alcohol consumption as it may lead to lower testosterone levels and less active sperm.

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) and some similar pollutants found in animal meat (beef mostly) can stay in your body and makes it harder to conceive.

Also tell your male partner to reduce meat consumption as it is associated with more "bad / ineffective" sperm.

If he watches tv or sits in front of the computer many hours a week, his sperm counts reduces for more than 40%.

Tell him to get involved in various activities such as exercising, walking with you, or playing some sport.