THERE IS increasing evidence that higher intake of fruits and vegetables may help ensure better sperm quality, researchers say.

NEITHER dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) nor testosterone supplements confer any health benefits, according to a study.

Even though smoking cessation is the best solution for male and female smokers who have borderline fertility, in vitro use of synthetic cannabinoid analogs may offer an alternative in patients who cannot or will not stop smoking.

SELECTIVE serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may inhibit sperm transport, resulting in impaired sperm motility and concentration in some men, researchers report.

NEW ORLEANS—Varicocelectomy may significantly improve semen parameters such as sperm count, motility, and morphology in infertile men with palpable lesions, according to a new meta-analysis that contradicts the findings of previous studies.

EVEN THOUGH the American Urological Association has developed guidelines for numerous conditions, there are none for vasectomy. Yet this is one of the most common procedures performed by urologists, with more than 500,000 done annually in the United States.

NEW ORLEANS—Boosting the intake of soy protein may improve semen parameters and sperm DNA integrity in infertile men, according to findings presented here at the 62nd annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

NEW ORLEANS—Using a cell phone for several hours a day may be associated with a decrease in semen quality, data suggest.