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Men Uncomfortable about Fertility Issues

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Recent survey results released by Fertility LifeLines(TM) reveals some interesting facts regarding male infertility.

Some of the highlights of the survey include the following stats, many of which may help explain why men sometimes take a very low-key approach to fertility:

28% of the males who participated in the survey said they felt “embarrassed” when dealing with fertility issues;

39% of the males who participated in the survey felt sad or depressed when dealing with fertility issues.

45% of the surveyed men said they would wait more than a year before they would seek medical attention for fertility issues.

The upshot of these findings? 

It’s apparent that our society needs to do a better job of educating young men on the facts regarding conception and fertility.  And slowly but surely, we’re heading in the right direction.