Does preconception health apply to men?
Yes! The health of a man also affects his ability to have healthy children. Men can improve their own reproductive health by reducing stress, eating right, avoiding excessive alcohol use, not smoking, and talking to their health care providers about their own medications. Screening for and treating STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) in men can help make sure that the infections are not passed to female partners. In addition, as boyfriends, husbands, fathers-to-be, partners, and family members, they can learn how the women in their lives can achieve optimal preconception health. They can encourage and support women in every aspect of preparing for pregnancy. Learn more.
