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Say "biological clock" and most people think "women." Yet men have biological clocks too, reveals Dr. Harry Fisch, one of the country's leading experts in male infertility and author of this groundbreaking new book, The Male Biological Clock. Men's clocks tick at a different rate from women's and of course cause an entirely different set of bodily and behavioral changes over the course of a lifetime. But while men's clocks don't strike a "midnight" toll heralding an end to fertility the way menopause does for women, male fertility, testosterone levels, and sexuality all do decline with age. Dr. Fisch's book emphasizes that even young men can have testosterone levels as low as those of much older men, leading to infertility, sexual problems, and other serious health issues. Another startling revelation is that men over thirty-five are twice as likely to be infertile as men younger than twenty-five. In addition, as men age, the quality of their sperm declines significantly, giving rise to an increased chance of a Down syndrome baby, other genetic abnormalities, and miscarriage. Every couple should know all the risks and issues facing men, because these affect two of the most important things in their life: their ability to have children and their capacity to have good sex.
The Male Biological Clock is must reading for every man and every couple who is struggling to have children or improve their sex life. Many of Dr. Harry Fisch's findings are startling -- beginning with the fact that infertility is not mostly a women's problem -- and he offers many helpful suggestions for how to deal with declining testosterone, changing sexual needs, and the fertility industry.
We have all heard stories of men becoming fathers in their seventies or even eighties, yet most of us are unaware that these are dangerously deceptive exceptions. Older men face a number of increased risks as fathers, and often find their sex lives and well-being changing considerably. The good news: Much can be done to slow down and even reverse the effects of a man's biological clock. The Male Biological Clock tells you what you need to know and how you can achieve optimal fertility and sexuality.
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Part fertility guide, part owner's manual to the male reproductive system, The Male Biological Clock attempts to ditch some of the numerous existing myths about men's roles in pregnancy while introducing up-to-date medical research on hormones and health. In modern culture, the words "male" and "biological clock" aren't typically seen together, but Dr. Harry Fisch has news: after the age of 35, men have increased rates of infertility, can contribute to the likelihood of a miscarriage, and are more likely to father a child with Down syndrome.
Blunt and informative, the book starts off with a basic introduction to male anatomy, and goes into greater detail on the subject of testosterone. A number of simple graphs and charts are included, as well as detailed weighing of pros and cons of a number of currently available medical treatments for a wide variety of issues. Erectile dysfunction gets a short chapter to itself, which is mainly a discussion of how to get the most out of prescription drugs--a later section on sexual health provides less dramatic suggestions, such as proper diet, moderate exercise, and avoiding anabolic steroid treatments. The rest of the guide focuses on correcting male infertility, as well as addressing (if briefly) the emotional side of sexual and fertility problems. In every chapter, a few patient stories highlight individual topics; these do a fine job of personalizing health problems and limiting the amount of straight medical jargon.
Fisch's gently positive spin somewhat masks the serious point he's making: men need to take care of their bodies, sooner rather than later. While this book focuses more on solving existing problems than on preventing the problem in the first place, its balance of general information and specific suggestions makes it an excellent reference for men of all ages. --Jill Lightner
From Publishers Weekly
Infertility is big business in America, and in 40 percent of infertile couples, the problem lies with the man. Yet, women are usually the focus for treatment. And, at the same time, male sexual dysfunction makes drug companies rich. What’s going on? In this compelling volume, Fisch, the director of the Male Reproductive Center at Columbia University, takes on these unsettling contradictions and presents new research that upends the conventional wisdom about infertility and male sexuality. He questions standard procedures such as in vitro fertilization, claiming there is "an epidemic of male infertility that is going largely unnoticed. Most couples never realize the true dimension of their problem and the often simple steps they could take to remedy the male side of the equation." The in vitro procedure, which is publicized by the media and promoted by clinics, is expensive, often unsuccessful, difficult for women and ignores the man’s possible problems. Fisch focuses instead on studying and correcting men’s fertility issues. A researcher and surgeon, Fisch reveals that new studies show that men, like women, have a biological clock. Men over 35 have half the chance of fathering a child that men under 30 have. Beyond aging, many things factor into male infertility and sexual dysfunction: decreasing testosterone levels, alcoholism, abdominal fat, diabetes, urinary and prostate infections, injury, undiagnosed defects and more. Yet, too frequently, doctors do not examine their male patients thoroughly enough to pinpoint infertility and other sexual health problems, many of which can be fixed easily. An excellent resource for couples struggling to have children, Fisch’s volume speaks directly and honestly to men who want to slow down their biological clock.
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Review
Robert Bazell, chief science correspondent, NBC News
Male sexuality is a topic discussed far more by stand-up comics than
by responsible physicians. Dr. Harry Fisch's book is a fascinating, well-written guide that provides enormous amounts of information that men -- and their partners -- of all ages will find useful and informative.
Dr. Jacques Cohen, scientific director of assisted reproduction, St. Barnabas Medical Center
This book by Dr. Harry Fisch is by far the best comprehensive guide on male reproduction yet. Every man (and also every woman) should read it since it puts in plain words and in a completely unique way so many sides of male sexuality, fertility, and aging. I could not leave it out of my sight once I started reading it.
Pamela Madsen, executive director, American Fertility Association
This groundbreaking book carries an extraordinarily important message for the millions of couples who struggle with fertility issues and with the misinformation and emotional turmoil surrounding them: Fertility problems are not just a women's issue. Dr. Fisch tells the story of the overlooked partner in 'baby making' and sexuality -- the man. His recommendations are must reading for men and the women who love them.
