Boost Your Sperm Health
Whether you’re a UC San Diego student juggling midterms or a young professional living in the heart of La Jolla, chances are you’re always looking for smart ways to stay healthy, earn a little extra … Read More
Medical Screening And Testing At San Diego Sperm Bank
Sperm donors at San Diego Sperm Bank are tested, examined, and screened during the application process and throughout their time as an active donor. The screening and testing help monitor samples for infectious diseases and … Read More
The Evolution of Sperm
Does size matter? When talking about sperm, recent research suggests that it might. According to a study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, the size of sperm may be affected by where it … Read More
The Covid Vaccine and Sperm Health — What We Know Now
According to a new study, sperm count and quality did not decrease for healthy men who received the first or second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The findings, published in the Journal of … Read More
How Cleaning Products Can Impact Fertility
Since many of us use common cleaning products on a daily basis, it can be easy to overlook their potential negative effects. While most cleaning and disinfecting products are safe at low levels of exposure, … Read More
Why is Male Fertility Decreasing?
Currently, more than 80 countries, including the U.S., have birth rates below the population replacement level of 2.1 births. By 2050, it is expected that 75% of all nations will have a birth rate that … Read More
How Stress Affects Sperm Health
Though 2020 has raised anxiety levels for nearly everyone, stress is still a part of life during less trying times, too. Yet even when we are experiencing it, the effects of stress can be difficult … Read More
How Does Marijuana Use Affect Sperm Health
In 2020, citizens of Arizona voted to approve Proposition 207, legalizing the possession and use of marijuana. The state joins 14 others, including California, where marijuana use is now legal. At San Diego Sperm Bank, … Read More
What is the Prostate Gland and Why is it Important?
Comedy movies and TV sitcoms often poke fun at the prostate gland (no pun intended). But in reality, it serves an important function in the male body. So what is it, where is it, and … Read More
It’s National Fertility Week – Here’s Why that Matters
April 21-29 is National Fertility Week, an initiative created by RESOLVE, the National Fertility Association. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness about infertility, encourage advocacy and education on the issue, and to … Read More
5 Lifestyle Factors that Affect Sperm Quality
Many factors that affect your sperm quality are beyond your control including genetics, your age, and whether you have a chronic disease or illness. However, there is much you can do to promote good sperm … Read More
The Link Between Diet and Sperm Quality
Making healthy lifestyle choices improves not just your fertility but your overall health. No surprise there. Regular exercise, moderate alcohol use, avoiding tobacco, and maintaining a healthy weight for your body size all contribute to … Read More
