Why male infertility benefits shouldn’t be an afterthought

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When it comes to fertility benefits, the conversation often centers on women and their struggle to get pregnant. But employers may be missing a big part of the equation: What about men who experience infertility?

According to the American Urological Association, infertility affects up to 15% of men in the U.S. Whether due to a hormone imbalance, a blockage of sperm movement or an underlying health condition, the CDC estimates that overall, men make up one-third of infertility cases.

Deanna Cuadra
Senior Reporter

Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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