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How to Kick it Up Now – Easy Fall Style for Men
Fall style for men is something that gets neglected this time of year. With all the posts and advertisements out there about back to school I think men get forgotten. To be honest out of everyone in my family my husband is simply far less inclined to go shopping or revamp his wardrobe, even when it’s necessary. My husband spends the majority of his time in jeans, shorts, and workout gear, but when he has to get dressed up, he can be super picky. He’s actually quite fussy about the fit and cut of his clothing, so I know men do care about fashion. If other men are anything like…
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Father’s Day Male Fertility Facts #IVF4BC
This Father’s Day infographic sums up all the male fertility facts nicely. 40 % of infertility is female factor, and 20 % is unexplained but 40 % also is male factor. Here in Canada it has also been male health awareness month which ties in to our IVF4BC messages about awareness and male fertility. Want more male infertility information and chatter? These guys here have an awesome The Good, The Dad and The Ugly Podcast episode about infertility. There are a few things you can do to protect your health and fertility if you are a man. These simple lifestyle changes above can make a difference. So memorize…
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Male Factor Infertility – What You Need to Know #Health
When it comes to infertility issues, a lot of people don’t realize that almost half of all infertility issues are male factor. It’s true: 40 % of infertility is male factor. 40 % is female factor and 20 % is undetermined causes, or unexplained infertility. Male factor infertility affects 1 in 25 men, so it pays to know what it is and how to combat it. Some Facts About Male Factor Infertility What is It Male factor infertility can be related to a few different causes. Birth defects can sometimes cause male factor infertility. Occasionally men are born without ability to produce any sperm at all. Occasionally male factor infertility is…
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Jord Wood Watches Are as Unique as He is #jordwatch
June is the busiest month around here. Oh sure there’s school finishing up and the many end of year field trips and events to tend to. Then there’s my husband’s birthday, followed by our anniversary and Father’s Day. Shortly after Father’s Day, there’s Canada Day and then my one daughter’s birthday July 2nd. Finally my birthday follows the week after. WHEW! It’s easy to feel like we are eating cake all spring and summer. Not complaining, because I love cake as much as anyone else BUT there’s such a thing as too much of a good thing. This time of year, because of all the occasions we have going on,…
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Male Infertility Infographic #abhc4ivf #abpoli
One in six couples of reproductive age will experience infertility. Infertility can be a devastating diagnosis, financially, emotionally and physically. Male infertility makes up about 40 % of all infertility cases. But somehow male infertility seems to have less awareness than female infertility. In fact the split between the genders and infertility rates is close to equal at 40 % each. There are many causes of infertility from cancer to Crohn’s Disease. A prior sexually transmitted disease can mean you might be at high risk for infertility. There are a few myths and facts here I wanted to share about male factor infertility. Whether infertility is caused by male or…
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Fertility Facts – Canadian Infertility Awareness Week
It’s almost time for Canadian Infertility Awareness Week. Why does that matter? Well, in Canada 1 in 6 people of reproductive age struggles with infertility. In the US the figure is 1 in 8. Canadian Infertility Awareness Week is a chance to remind people again why we advocate. It’s a chance to tell your stories too. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls infertility a public health crisis and it’s time to recognize that we need awareness and advocacy to help address this issue. All about Canadian Infertility Awareness Week This coming week May 24 to 31st is 2014 Canadian Infertility Awareness Week. As you know, I often write about adoption and…
