The bad news: Poor sperm health affects about half of couples who are trying to conceive. The good news: Guys make new sperm every three months, and adding nutrient supplements to simple diet and lifestyle changes can mean big improvements for his swimmers!

FertilityFaaria KMay 4, 2021Dr. Faaria Karim, NDpreconception, male fertility

The Exact Way Marijuana Affects Fertility

During my residency in Portland I performed IUI’s for patients. One of the most interesting aspects of this was looking at the sperm under a microscope. If the sample was from sperm banks they were well-formed, buzzing with energy and zoomed across the field. Donor sperm didn’t always hit the mark, sometimes sluggish or odd-looking. One of the reasons? Marijuana use. Read more to learn how marijuana affects male and female fertility

FertilityFaaria KNovember 27, 2020Dr. Faaria Karimpreconception, male fertility

6 Natural Ways to Stronger Swimmers

Sperm health is evaluated by multiple factors including how many there are in a sample, how well they move and their size and shape. Lifestyle factors can pack a punch when trying to improve the health of these little guys. Here are 6 research-backed lifestyle factors that help make better, faster, stronger sperm.