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Pee in a Cup
July 31, 2009 - Friday
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That’s all it takes, suggests a recent study on bmj.com, to determine if you have an STD which could stand in the way of you successfully conceiving a child. Chlamydia is the most common STD in the United States and it can lead to serious long term health complications in women, including infertility. Guys, you’re not far behind. Recent studies show it may also cause infertility in men. When I say recent, I mean yesterday.
And, as part of The AFA’s male reproductive health program, now underway with several other “A-listers” like the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction (SSMR) - an official branch of the American Urological Association, Men’s Health Network, and the CDC, an extensive amount of research is currently being launched to determine the best ways to educate younger men and the most effective ways to approach them with that education. We have a lot of work to do, without a doubt, but all of us are really excited about making an impact in this area. In addition to STD prevention, we’re going to be looking at the effects of environmental toxins, steroid and other drug use and testicular self-exams as a way to get guys more “in touch” with their own reproductive health.
Five minutes with your doctor and a urine sample are all it takes to “flush out” (sorry, it’s Friday and I’ve been caffeine-free for two weeks) the possibility of carrying an undiagnosed STD. If you want some incentive to do so, while getting a European vacation out of the deal, head to the UK where you’ll get an iPod just to get tested for STDs. Seriously. This is a real program and you may read about it here.
Read Article about STD Testing:
Simple Urine Test Could Help Cut Chlamydia in Men
Brian Armentrout
Communications Director
The American Fertility Association
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