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What is male infertility? Understanding the basics

Infertility is the inability to achieve a normal pregnancy. About one in seven couples in the United States is unable to conceive a child after trying regularly for one year. Some couples will have success in the second or third year of trying, but couples that cannot conceive after three years are very unlikely to ever succeed unless they seek medical assistance.

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Medications that can impact male fertility: what you need to know

Many widely prescribed drugs—from blood pressure meds like spironolactone to antibiotics and immunosuppressants—can impact sperm production and quality. If you’re planning to conceive, reviewing your medications with a healthcare provider is essential. Bastion Health offers expert virtual consultations and fertility support, all covered through your employer benefits, to help you optimize reproductive health.

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What can you do to reduce the risk of birth defects?

Planning a healthy pregnancy begins before conception. Learn why preconception visits, maintaining a healthy weight, taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid, avoiding harmful substances, and partnering with your doctor can reduce birth defects and improve outcomes for you and your baby. Bastion Health offers expert virtual support covered through your employer benefits.

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