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- noun A lower than normal
fertility
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Examples
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If these sperm values are just below normal, which is called subfertility, it may be that one or more of the following risk factors is the culprit.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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Title: Antioxidants for male subfertility Intervention Review
Looking Out for Scoliosis Ann Lukits 2011
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About 50% of delayed conceptions are blamed on subfertility in men, a condition characterized by low sperm count and poor sperm quality.
Looking Out for Scoliosis Ann Lukits 2011
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Most subfertility is blamed on damaged DNA in sperm caused by oxidative stress from radiation, pollution, infections, smoking, diet and other environmental factors.
Looking Out for Scoliosis Ann Lukits 2011
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For men with subfertility who are going through fertility treatment with their partner, antioxidants do seem to help.
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A new review has gathered together all the existing research on antioxidant supplements for male subfertility and the news is good: they do seem to help.
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Previous studies have looked at the effects of antioxidants on subfertility but found little evidence that supplements improve outcomes.
Looking Out for Scoliosis Ann Lukits 2011
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If a couple are facing delays conceiving, male subfertility is a cause about half the time.
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The researchers collected data on ninety-nine men who attended a fertility clinic for evaluation for subfertility.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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Both high and low levels of thyroid hormone production may lead to subfertility.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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