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These days we find ourselves questioning EVERYTHING. Asking things like, Did I use my hand sanitizer after I touched that?" or "Uh oh, I left my face mask in the car ... again. to deeper concerns like, Is it safe for me to conceive and carry a pregnancy during the pandemic? ... The #NewYorkTimes delved into this topic, asking the tough questions and decisions that revolve around starting and expanding families during these times. Their article looks at 6 unique parenthood journeys and the tough decisions that were made along the way. It’s an interesting read if the pandemic has affected your path to parenthood or made you question if now is the right time. Share your thoughts below we’d love to hear them! For the full article - visit https://www.nytimes.com//fertility-conception-coronavirus.

Modern couples are delaying having children until later in life, mostly due to career ambitions. This is a time men are more likely to experience infertility. How does age impact mens' fertility? https://www.news-medical.net/he/Male-Age-and-Fertility.aspx

Wish it were easier, but not so much. Antioxidant supplements do not improve semen quality. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2020//200228105232.htm

Do you think the trend of "man food" is starting to fade out as (it appears) society is growing more conscious of food choices? https://www.menshealth.com//man-food-vegan-veganism-red-m/

Infertility can have a profound emotional impact on men. Why aren’t more medical and mental health treatments available? We're glad to see more of this topic showing in the news: https://undark.org/2020/07/01/male-infertility-andrology/

Fertility is complicated, to say the least. That's why we are thrilled to be able to offer the latest fertility testing options--from the convenience of home. Visit Flowlabs.ca to learn about our kits and testing!

Have you tried telemedicine? With the changes in healthcare, Flowlabs has adapted to virtual support for our patients by now making it possible to order a sample kit online that you can then drop off at one of our locations. It's been amazing to be able to support our community in this way. What do you think of the healthcare changes? https://prn.to/38iqB3W

The social and emotional impact of #fertilityproblems is widely underestimated, for both men and women. A 2016 study by Fertility Network UK: 90% felt depressed, 42% experienced suicidal feelings. #notalone https://www.raconteur.net//supporting-couples-emotional-an

RANDOM: did you know that men can produce milk? Nipples develop in the womb before the embryo becomes distinctly male or female. Men also have #mammaryglands! Although men can produce milk, it generally only occurs when something is wrong, like an interference with #prolactin, the hormone needed to produce milk (Source: Scientific American).

Guess what? Male babies can get erections in the womb.! From as early as 16 wks, fetuses have been observed with protuberances. The Los Angeles Times reported that periodic movements are necessary to help the penile tissue stay healthy.

Did you know that men are proven to process threats better? While women have a larger hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, which makes them more detail-oriented by nature, men have a large amygdala.

Coronavirus can damage men's fertility by triggering changes to sperm-making cells in the testicles, it appears. https://www.dailymail.co.uk//Coronavirus-damage-mens-ferti

Looks like some eggs are picky when it comes to sperm. Attraction is a science! #whoknew https://phys.org/news/2020-06-human-eggs-men-sperm.html