Q: I have been told that I have poor sperm quality. Can this be treated so that my sperm will improve?

A: Usually, when the germ cells have been damaged and only produce poor quality sperm, there is no way these cells can be regenerated to produce good sperm again.

Q: My husband and I have been told that there is nothing wrong with us but we cannot conceive. Why is this?

A: About 10%-15% of couples who are unable to conceive have no obvious cause of their infertility. This can be very frustrating. However, knowing the cause will often not make any difference to the treatment regime selected.

Q: How important is stress in preventing me from conceiving?

A: Stress has been shown to have a negative impact on fertility, so management of your stress will help you to conceive.

Q: My husband works in a factory in very high temperatures. Do you think is making him infertile?

A: Our modern day living is certainly contributing to the general reduction in sperm quality in men. The factors which are making sperm quality poorer include occupations which are preventing the testicles from keeping cool, such as your husband’s, but also wearing tight clothing in hot countries, tobacco, pollution, overweight and lack of general fitness.