Question 1

do valium, xanax, (alprazolam) or klonopin affect male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Probably: There are no direct studies on sperm function with these drugs but anxiety/stress can be bad for male fertility.  Since these are all drugs used to treat anxiety, there may be an underlying problem.

Question 2

increase male fertility?

Accepted Answer

See urologist : Management of "male infertility" depends on the nature and etiology of male infertility.  For example, mildly decreased sperm count or severe (no sperm).  There are several causes for having a low sperm count.  Best to seek a urological evaluation to possibly determine the cause of an abnormal semen analysis.   The etiology will determine the best option to correct the problem, if possible.

Question 3

how is male fertility tested?

Accepted Answer

Semen Analysis: Best test is a semen analysis.  Avoid ejaculation for a few days before the test so it is an accurate reflection of the sperm count.

Question 4

how is male fertility measured?

Accepted Answer

Semen analysis: Semen is the fluid associated with the ejaculate. 
Semen contains sperm.
Sperm can be counted and the quality assessed.
These are the primary way to objectively assess fertility in a male.
Other factors are important: chromosomes, presence / absence of certain sugars in the ejaculate, presence /absence of infection in the ejaculate; retrograde flow of sperm to the bladder can be a culprit.

Question 5

which dr tests for male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Fertility: Typically male fertility is assessed by a urologist.

Question 6

what are the tests for male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Semen Eval & bloods: The basic test is the semen analysis which is typically collected by masturbation into a sterile cup.  This is best done in a specialized reproductive lab, as commercially done analyses are often not very reliable.  Hormonal evaluation of testicular and pituitary hormones is also done, and in many cases a special physical examination to evaluate the testicles and scrotal sac (for varicose veins).

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

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 10

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.

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