Dr. Lord explained that while high-altitude activities such as hiking can cause lack of oxygen in the testis, or hypoxia, the effects on fertility are usually only temporary.

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High-altitude hiking, sleep apnoea and other conditions which deprive a man's testes of oxygen, could be contributing to a decline in fertility over the past 50 years, a new study has suggested.

High altitude pulmonary edema is a potentially fatal condition that can affect those who climb above 8,000 feet. ... or hiking, it’s important to understand the potential health risks.

We are going on a 5 day hike in 3 weeks from the Northern berg to central berg, it requires that we carry heavy packs up steep inclines and declines. My friend has just found out that she is pregnant ...

High altitude pulmonary edema, or HAPE, is a progression of the breathlessness feeling. It is caused by a dilation of blood vessels in the lungs to allow more oxygen to flow. ... When traveling or ...

High-altitude hiking, sleep apnoea and other conditions which deprive a man's testes of oxygen, could be contributing to a decline in fertility over the past 50 years, a new study has suggested.