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Fertility 8 min

Does stress actually cause infertility?

The 'just relax' advice given to couples struggling to conceive sounds kind — but what does the evidence actually say? We separate fact from harmful myth.

Fertility 8 min

Unexplained infertility: What comes next?

Got an unexplained infertility diagnosis in South Africa? Here's what further tests exist, what they cost, and what the evidence says about next steps.

Fertility 7 min

SA Men: What a Semen Analysis Actually Measures

Confused by your semen analysis results? This plain-language guide explains count, motility, morphology and volume — and what comes next in SA.

Fertility 8 min

Heat, Phones & Tight Pants: What’s Killing Men’s Sperm

From braai-side heat to anabolic steroids, these everyday SA lifestyle factors measurably reduce sperm quality — and most are reversible.

Fertility 9 min

Varicocele: SA’s Most Missed Male Fertility Problem

Varicocele affects up to 40% of infertile SA men — and it's surgically correctable. Here's how to get diagnosed and treated in South Africa.

Fertility 7 min

SA Men: Is Your Sperm Count Actually Normal?

Think fertility is a woman's problem? SA men face unique risks to sperm health. Here's what semen analysis measures and what normal actually means.

Beauty 4 min

The Balanced Plate: Everyday Healthy Eating

Forget restrictive diets. A balanced plate is a flexible, sustainable way to eat well every day.

By HealthLab Editorial Team

Beauty 4 min

Prostate Health: Screening & Prevention

Simple, evidence-based steps to look after your prostate — and when screening is worth discussing.

By HealthLab Editorial Team