Question 1

could meningitis lower male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any infection that causes a fever of over 100.5 degrees can cause reduction in sperm counts that may take 3 months to improve.

Question 2

does childhood meningitis affect fertility in males?

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Depends: I suppose it depends on what the original cause of the meningitis was, but in general no, previous meningitis would not cause fertility issues in males.

Question 3

could moderate spinning exercise decrease male fertility?

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Male fertility:  There have been studies that suggested that prolonged biking using a hard seat could adversely impact sperm. Since that time, other studies have not shown that connection even with a significant amount of ride time.  Moderate spin exercise should not be problematic. There seem to be many studies  and the the findings are not consistent.

Question 4

after what age does male fertility begin to decrease?

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50 years old - maybe: Unlike the inevitable age related decline that happens to all women, most men will continue to make sperm their entire life. There are studies suggesting that a man’s sperm count, and possible more importantly the quality (normalcy) of sperm, begins to decline around 50 years of age. A simple semen analysis can check the sperm count.

Question 5

pounding headache -dizziness -depth perception off - nauseous -lower neck pain -light headed -27 yr old male -just started male fertility vitamin?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your symptoms started soon after starting the vitamin, then the supplement could be to blame. Consider stopping the new vitamin and seeing if your symptoms resolve. If could be that some of the ingredients are not agreeing with you.

Question 6

could ibs affect male fertility?

Accepted Answer

No: Ibs  is an inflammatory disease of the bowel. It does not affect the testicles and should not cause infertility.

Question 7

prelox male fertility tablets ?

Accepted Answer

Just four words?...: You posted 4 words but no question. There are thousands of supplements advertised to do all sorts of magical remedies. Very few supplements have adequate research studies to show benefits (but manufacturers make claims based on theories, animal tests, testimonials, chemical similarities, single small studies, etc... but not based on real research because real research is hard to do).

Question 8

is creatine bad for male fertility?

Accepted Answer

No: Creatine should have no impact on fertility.

Question 9

does prostatitis affect male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis: Generally no effect on fertility since sperm are made in the testes.  It is remotely possible if the storage site for semen (seminal vesicles) are scarred from inflammation.

Question 10

can valporic acid effect male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Possible: In animal studies shows reduction of sperm count and motility , not enough evidence in humans.  If infertility is your problem or potential problem you have to check with your doctor who Rx d you  , find out possible to give different medication for your condition  ( as you did not inform )

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