It’s always interesting when a conversation begins that way. And lately, I’ve been having a lot of those conversations. The American Fertility Association, through our Infertility Prevention education program and our Time of Need education program has been discussing male factor infertility on a consistent and increasing basis. And as a result, questions, concerns and confessions have been flowing in.

“Could I be the one responsible for us not getting pregnant?”

“I’m an athlete with a clean bill of health. I thought that was all that mattered.”

“I used to do drugs – heavy ones – but I’ve never shared this with my wife. What should I do?”

“Before I met my wife I had a lot of sex with a ton of women – and I never used a condom. I figured if she was on the pill that’s all I needed to worry about.”

“I work in a factory around a lot of solvents. Now I’m freaked out.”

“I use steroids to give me an edge – not all the time – just when I’m training. Should I be worried?”

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