What's good for the head may be bad for the sperm, says a new study in Fertility and Sterility. Half of the users of Paxil, out of 35 men tested, showed DNA damage to their sperm. DNA damage in turn would result in decreased fertility.The study author, Dr. Peter Schlegel, M.D., thinks that all selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may have this effect since they work … [Read more...] about Depression medicine bad for fertility, says study
Archives for October 2009
Halloween decorations on a budget
You can't walk into a store this time of year without being bombarded with displays and decorations to make your house the most festive on the block. But some of these store-bought things can cost an arm and a leg! We've got some great advice and ideas for fathers who want to decorate for Halloween without breaking the bank.First of all, half the fun of making your house look … [Read more...] about Halloween decorations on a budget
Five Pediatrician Wishes for a Healthy Preschooler
Back to school time usually coincides with health notices, increased awareness of lice, and for some, a reminder to get a flu shot. If you're not on the way to the doctor's office this fall, here is a list of things your doc still wishes were on top of mind for your preschooler: 1. Don't make the doctor out to be the bad guy. If you warn your child all year long … [Read more...] about Five Pediatrician Wishes for a Healthy Preschooler
Can candy make your kids violent?
Fathers probably already know that too much candy can cause a pretty severe sugar high and crash for your kids, but can it make them violent?A new study has found that children who eat too much candy are more likely to become violent adults, according to MSNBC.com.Researchers in Britain followed 17,000 children born in 1970 for four decades. They found that 69 percent of kids … [Read more...] about Can candy make your kids violent?
Having sex with your wife..after childbirth
The above phrase has been the mantra of newly ordained fathers for years in reference to how long has passed since they have been intimate with their wife, and has brought with it reactions of sympathy and the occasional supportive back slap from a man's friends. While it's no secret that some women temporarily lose their sex drive after childbirth, it still may be a … [Read more...] about Having sex with your wife..after childbirth