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Conversations about preconception health

A man’s guide to going through IVF
Fertility +5

27 January 2026

12 min read

A man’s guide to going through IVF

How miscarriage can affect men
Fatherhood +6

25 January 2026

11 min read

How miscarriage can affect men

Preconception health checklist for men
Fatherhood +4

11 January 2026

5 min read

Preconception health checklist for men

Why paid parental leave for dads is so important
Fatherhood +4

10 January 2026

8 min read

Why paid parental leave for dads is so important

What it’s like to take parental leave as a dad
Fatherhood

10 November 2025

12 min read

What it’s like to take parental leave as a dad

What happens during a semen analysis for male fertility
Fertility +5

09 October 2025

6 min read

What happens during a semen analysis for male fertility

Your guide to talking about infertility
Communication +5

08 October 2025

6 min read

Your guide to talking about infertility

Do male fertility supplements work?
Fertility +4

24 September 2025

6 min read

Do male fertility supplements work?

Are at-home semen tests for male fertility accurate?
Fertility +6

22 September 2025

4 min read

Are at-home semen tests for male fertility accurate?

Alcohol and male fertility: Should men reduce drinking when trying to conceive?
Alcohol use +6

21 September 2025

5 min read

Alcohol and male fertility: Should men reduce drinking when trying to conceive?

What it’s like to use donor sperm when dealing with male infertility
Healthy Father +4

20 September 2025

5 min read

What it’s like to use donor sperm when dealing with male infertility

Does marijuana affect male infertility?
Healthy Father +5

26 April 2025

4 min read

Does marijuana affect male infertility?

Can over-the-counter pain relief medications affect male fertility and testosterone?
Health practitioners +4

24 April 2025

6 min read

Can over-the-counter pain relief medications affect male fertility and testosterone?

How weight can impact male fertility
Fertility +8

23 April 2025

6 min read

How weight can impact male fertility

Age and male fertility: When is the best time to have a child?
Age +4

23 April 2025

6 min read

Age and male fertility: When is the best time to have a child?

Do plastics in our food and environment affect male fertility?
Fertility +5

22 April 2025

5 min read

Do plastics in our food and environment affect male fertility?

How smoking impacts male fertility
Fertility +6

22 April 2025

3 min read

How smoking impacts male fertility

7 things for men to think about before having a baby
Fatherhood +2

22 April 2025

9 min read

7 things for men to think about before having a baby

Can protein shakes and supplements affect male fertility?
Fertility +5

19 April 2025

5 min read

Can protein shakes and supplements affect male fertility?

Debunking the myths on male fertility
Fertility +4

17 April 2025

4 min read

Debunking the myths on male fertility

Preconception health FAQs

Ask the Doc: Does stress affect male fertility?
Fertility +6

07 March 2024

2 min read

Ask the Doc: Does stress affect male fertility?

Ask the Doc: Does exercise impact male fertility?
Exercise +6

25 January 2024

3 min read

Ask the Doc: Does exercise impact male fertility?

Ask the Doc: Do recreational drugs affect male fertility?
Fertility +6

04 December 2023

3 min read

Ask the Doc: Do recreational drugs affect male fertility?

Ask the Doc: Do laptops and phones affect male fertility?
Fertility +4

03 December 2022

3 min read

Ask the Doc: Do laptops and phones affect male fertility?

Ask the Expert: Does acupuncture help with male infertility?
Acupuncture +6

31 August 2022

5 min read

Ask the Expert: Does acupuncture help with male infertility?

Ask an Expert: Does diet affect male fertility?
Diet +5

16 March 2022

2 min read

Ask an Expert: Does diet affect male fertility?

Ask an expert: Do antidepressants affect male fertility?
Depression +7

09 February 2022

2 min read

Ask an expert: Do antidepressants affect male fertility?

Ask the Doc: Does cycling affect male fertility?
Fertility +4

22 July 2021

1 min read

Ask the Doc: Does cycling affect male fertility?

Ask the Doc: Can blue light affect fertility?
Blue light +5

04 February 2021

3 min read

Ask the Doc: Can blue light affect fertility?

Ask the Doc: Is watery semen a sign of infertility?
Fertility +6

28 January 2021

3 min read

Ask the Doc: Is watery semen a sign of infertility?

Ask the Doc: Can spas or hot tubs cause infertility?
Fertility +4

20 January 2021

3 min read

Ask the Doc: Can spas or hot tubs cause infertility?

Ask the Doc: Our infertility is classified as unexplained. Should we use ICSI?
Fertility +6

08 August 2020

3 min read

Ask the Doc: Our infertility is classified as unexplained. Should we use ICSI?

More on preconception health and fertility for men

Reproductive health system

Your reproductive system is the essential machinery that makes sperm, testosterone and enables sex. Understanding how it all works matters.

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Hormones

These chemical messengers control everything from your beard to your sperm. When they’re off-balance, so are you.

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Male infertility

When baby-making isn’t happening naturally, it’s often fixable. This affects 15% of couples and help is available.

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Assisted reproductive technology

Science offers a helping hand when natural conception isn’t working. From IVF to sperm injections, options exist.

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Klinefelter syndrome

A genetic condition affecting 1 in 500 men that can impact fertility. Often discovered when investigating fertility issues, but treatment options exist.

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STIs

Some STIs show no symptoms but can damage your reproductive tract and fertility. Regular testing is key to protecting your future family.

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Low testosterone

Feeling flat, lacking energy or struggling in the bedroom? Low testosterone might be the culprit. It’s more common than you think and may be affecting your fertility.

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Retrograde ejaculation

When semen travels backward into your bladder instead of out your penis. It’s unusual but treatable with the right help.

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Semen analysis

Find out how your swimmers are performing. This simple test checks sperm count, movement and shape to assess your fertility.

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Testosterone

The hormone that drives muscle growth, sex drive, sperm production and your overall health and wellbeing.

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Stress

When life piles on the pressure, your body feels it. Chronic stress can mess with your mood, performance and even your fertility.

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Steroid misuse or abuse

Chasing gains but risking your health? Steroid misuse or abuse can shrink your balls, tank your fertility and cause serious health dramas.

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Sperm freezing

Banking your swimmers for the future? Sperm freezing can preserve your fertility before cancer treatment or just as a backup plan.

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Varicocele

Enlarged veins in the scrotum that can affect sperm production and quality. Common but treatable, and often goes unnoticed without a check-up.

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Undescended testes

When a testicle hasn’t moved into the scrotum during development. Early detection and treatment significantly improves fertility outcomes.

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Community resources

Help your mates, brothers, partners and workplaces by spreading awareness and encouraging action on men’s preconception health. Display a poster in your break room, post a tile on your socials or share these resources.

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The Dad Starts Now Podcast

We break down what affects male fertility, what you can do to improve it, and why it matters. From sperm health and lifestyle changes to mental wellbeing and fertility myths — hear from experts and real men who’ve been there.

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