@renamalikmd: Male infertility contributes to half of all couples' fertility challenges, yet most men skip their evaluation entirely. Our medical guidelines actually recommend men get assessed at the same time as their partner, not after. What many don't realize is that fertility markers reveal much more than reproductive health alone. Men with fertility issues have significantly higher rates of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. A fertility evaluation can be the first step in catching these conditions early and getting preventative care in place. Send this to someone trying to conceive or wondering if they should get checked.