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Daily Sex Improves Sperm Quality
By Patty Malowney
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By Laura Leavitt
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By JustMommies staff
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How Long Do Sperm Live?
By JustMommies staff
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By Teresa Redmond
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By JustMommies staff
Couples are considered infertile after they have tried for one year or more to get pregnant without success. Many couples automatically assume that the problem is a female issue, but up to forty percent of fertility issues are male-related problems. It is important that both couples have testing to identify What is a Varicocele and How Do You Treat It?
By Rebecca Pillar
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