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What we forget when we talk about babies: Male fertility
Misconceptions about masculinity and fertility can worsen the situation. Let’s get a conversation going.
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Male-related fertility issues are behind half the couples struggling to have babies, says the writer.
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Huang Zhongwei
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When Singapore’s low birth rate gets discussed, the focus is usually on the women and their willingness – or otherwise – to have more babies.
Well, here’s a news flash. Male-related fertility issues are behind half the cases of couples struggling to have babies. This could be on account of low sperm count, sperm that are not shaped properly, sperm motility problems or a blockage in the male reproductive tract that keeps sperm from getting out.
