Tomatoes and sperm

Tomatoes and sperm

Environment and diet can have a significant impact on the health and quality of sperm – smoking, heavy drinking, maintaining an unhealthy lifestyle and diet can result in increased DNA fragmentation in sperm, poor morphology and has been linked to poor embryo development. We’ve often posted about the types of food you can eat to help increase the health of your sperm and the types of activities you should avoid to help improve your chances of having a healthy pregnancy.

A very recent article published in the European Journal of Nutrition has identified Lycopene, a natural pigment found in tomatoes as a carotenoid that can greatly improve sperm quality.

Scientists from the University of Sheffield in the UK conducted a study involving 60 test subjects and found that those who consumed Lycopene showed a 40% improvement in both sperm motility, concentration and morphology. The powerful antioxidant effects of the carotenoid were also believed to be helping protect the sperm against damage caused by oxidation, which has been well document as a cause of male infertility.

The university is now planning a larger scale study involving men who have known fertility problems to observe the powerful effect of the natural pigment.

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How does Fertility First keep fertility treatment and IVF costs down?

As a Doctor-owned Medical Practice, our fertility and IVF treatment costs do not need to cover overheads and/or shareholder dividends, all of which have to come out of the income derived from patients’ treatment cycle fees at other fertility clinics in Sydney.

What is the NSW fertility treatment rebates?

From the 1st October 2022, the NSW Government announced a rebate of $2,000 in OOP expenses for all eligible patients. Fertility First is pleased to support the NSW Government’s fertility rebate at our Sydney fertility clinic.

What makes Fertility First different to other Sydney fertility clinics?

Fertility First is privately owned, which means we can place more focus on our patients. We offer a holistic approach to fertility and believe that it’s important to minimise the invasiveness of the fertility testing process and only carry out the necessary investigations, maximising your chance of a successful outcome. We offer extensive preliminary fertility testing, including Halosperm Assay.

We were one of the first Sydney fertility clinics to offer a donor sperm and donor egg program, thanks to our partnership with Central IVF.

How do I choose the best fertilty clinic for me?

Choosing the right fertility clinic in Sydney is a very important decision. You should consider factors like success rates, clinic location and appointment times, fertility treatment costs, repor with the Fertility Specialist and what treatment options are available.

Does Fertility First offer preliminary fertility testing?

Yes. We offer a range of fertility testing for both males and females. We aim to have fertility test results back within 2 to 3 weeks, which means, unless any assessment of the fallopian tubes is required, fertility treatment options can then be considered.

Does Fertility First offer treatment for same sex couples and singles?

Yes. Fertility First offers a range of fertility treatments that are suitable for same sex couples and singles, including our donor sperm program. See our fertility treatment page for a full guide.

Does Fertility First offer Medicare rebates?

Yes. In order to assist you with a Medicare rebate for your fertility treatment, you will need a current referral to Fertility First.

Note: GP referrals are valid for 12 months, and specialist referrals are valid for 3 months.

Does Fertility First offer IVF treatment?

Yes. IVF treatment is offered to suitable patients after preliminary testing.