Is it time? Two months into the Covid-19 pandemic, and the world of reproductive medicine, like so many other fields, is in a state of limbo. The significant regional differences in the spread of the disease have led to the loosening of shelter-in-place restrictions in some areas, while others remain under tight lockdown. Although some […]
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Infertility is an extremely common problem, impacting approximately 1 in 8 couples who are trying to conceive. It’s also one of the most misunderstood medical conditions. Misconceptions abound, like a common assumption that fertility is a female issue, when in fact, over 50% of infertility cases have a male factor. Likewise, fertility is often portrayed as an […]
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Every aspect of life as we knew it has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and fertility is no exception. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), a global leader in reproductive medicine, has responded by issuing new guidelines for its members on how to manage fertility patients during the pandemic. The recommendations severely limit […]
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A very special Thank You to all who came by our booth at the Sands Convention Center at the 2020 CES conference. CES 2020 WRAP UP VIDEO The YO team is hard at work, providing semen analysis and couples fertility solutions to individuals, laboratories, farms, and clinics worldwide. It was an honor to showcase our product at […]
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YO Home Sperm Test will be showcased at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV. January 7th through 10th. We will be at the Sands Convention Center in the Health and Wellness area in booth 45921. If you you would like to see the product, meet the team, and see what YO has […]
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So you and your significant other are trying to conceive and you get your sperm checked with the YO at home male fertility test. You’re both happy because the results come back great, but you’re still having trouble conceiving. At this point, you may be wondering what to do next. Let’s take it back to […]
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We have all heard stories about how hot tubs, too tight briefs and heat, in general, can negatively impact sperm counts. While briefs are indeed fine (really, they are) and FREQUENT hot tub use CAN be a risk factor for decreased sperm counts, FEVER is a sign of infection, and certain infections can damage sperm. […]
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Why freeze? For decades, sperm freezing and storage (banking) has been widely available at fertility clinics. Some (but not all) reasons for sperm banking are: Fertility preservation prior to chemotherapy or cancer treatments that are known to be damaging to sperm stem cells. Conception when there is a sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, loss […]
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