Are hot tubs really bad for men?
Not if the exposure is limited to a few minutes daily or less. Still, high temperatures can decrease sperm production. That’s why the scrotum is located outside the body—sperm production occurs at 95 degrees, cooler than normal body temperature. Thus, it’s a good idea for a man to avoid prolonged exposure to hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms when a couple is trying to become pregnant. • What’s the most common cause of female infertility? Anovulation. Other causes include blocked fallopian tubes, which can occur when a woman has had pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis (a condition causing adhesions and cysts). Congenital anomalies (birth defects involving the structure of the uterus) and uterine fibroids are associated with repeated miscarriages. • What is IVF and how much does it cost? In vitro fertilization (IVF) is used when a woman has blocked or absent fallopian tubes, or when a man has a low sperm count. In IVF, eggs are removed from the ovary and mixed with sperm out
