New Delhi, March 26 -- Infertility is often perceived as a predominantly female issue but did you know that male infertility accounts for nearly half of all cases where couples struggle to conceive? Despite this, many myths persist that further create stigma and misinformation around the topic hence, understanding the facts about male infertility is crucial for awareness, early diagnosis and effective treatment.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vandana Ramanathan, Consultant Reproductive Medicine at Garbhagudi IVF Centre, highlighted five common myths and facts about male infertility

Fact: This is not true, as semen parameters can be affected by age, health conditions and other external factors like environmental toxins and stress....