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Can a man's age affect fertility?

A woman’s age impacts fertility, but a man’s age is irrelevant. It may not be fair, but men can have children whenever they decide to, while women have a biological clock they must listen to and respect.
Men can continue reproduction throughout their lifetimes as sperm production persists. Men of advanced age may experience a decline in sperm motility and volume, but they can still get their partner pregnant. The number of sperm men produce stays steady throughout their lives regardless of age.
There are some studies linking the age of a male partner to miscarriage rates. However, the studies utilised a very small sample number and the female partners in the couple were also of advanced age.
This suggests that perhaps men should be younger when trying to conceive, but the results are not definitive.
Generally speaking, the best age for getting pregnant is highly subjective and varies from individual to individual. Whatever age you and your partner feel ready is the age you should begin trying to become pregnant.
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The best timing for pregnancy testing is once you miss your period.
Ectopic pregnancies are fertilized eggs which implant themselves outside of the uterus. They must be terminated and can indicate future fertility issues.
Ovulation is the period during which you can conceive. Tracking ovulation can be tricky, but you can increase your chances of conceiving through math, prediction kits, or simple scientific observation.
Implantation bleeding is not a common experience, but some women do report small amounts of blood with or without cramping roughly a week or less before their anticipated period.
Pregnancy tests are only as good as the execution. Read all instructions to avoid getting inaccurate results on a home pregnancy test.
The best over the counter kits measure luteinizing hormone (LH).
There are many things that you can do to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
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Taking care of your body before and during pregnancy
Ovulation occurs just about two weeks after the first day of your period.

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