Q: A wide variety of prescription medications can interfere with fertility. If you're concerned about your fertility, talk to your doctor about any existing medications. See if anything you're taking is having an adverse effect on your fertility, and whether you can try a different medication.  Medications used to treat anxiety and depression may have an effect on sperm count. Certain medications used to treat an enlarged prostate can also cause fertility issues. Medications used for fungal infections may also adversely affect fertility. Infertility is a medical condition in which the body does not produce viable sperm. If you suspect you're infertile, make an appointment with your doctor for evaluation. Your doctor will do a physical examination of the external genitalia and skin and do a semen analysis. Your doctor may also test for autoantibodies and other biochemical derangements, complete sperm chromatin and DNA analyses, do genetic testing for the CFTR gene, and do endocrine tests to see if you have a pituitary or testosterone problem. You may notice some of the following symptoms:  Difficulty achieving an erection, a lower sex drive, and problems with overall sexual function Pain, discomfort, or a lump around the testicles Recent surgery around the groin A history of sexual problems, or problems with the prostate If you have any STIs, seek treatment right away. A round of antibiotics may be necessary to treat a sexually transmitted infection. If your fertility issues are caused by an STI, treatment will be necessary to correct the issue. Talk to your doctor about the right treatments, and ask him or her about anything else you need to do to restore fertility. Hormonal treatments are occasionally used to correct fertility issues. If your doctor finds you have a hormonal imbalance affecting fertility, talk to him or her about your options in terms of hormonal treatments.  High or low levels of certain hormones can affect fertility. Synthetic replacement hormones can help correct this problem. Your doctor will determine which hormones will be most helpful to correct your issues. Endocrine abnormalities include the following: androgen receptor issues, low serum testosterone and high FSH or LH levels. Your In rare cases, infertility is caused by damage to the reproductive organs. If your doctor determines this is the case, they may recommend surgery. Your doctor will go over your specific surgery with you, and give you the details about things like the procedure and recovery time.
A: Talk to your doctor about your prescription medications. See a doctor if you suspect infertility. Treat any existing infections. Discuss hormonal treatments. Have surgery, if necessary.

Q: It is  important to discuss feelings with your toddler. Through your discussion of how they feel, they begin to learn words associated with those feelings and can later use those words to talk out their feelings. This will help them transition to talking about feelings instead of acting out their frustrations. You might say something like “I know you are sad that it is bedtime, but we can play with your toys again tomorrow.” It is important to observe how your children play and act out to understand their feelings. By watching and understanding your toddler’s feelings you can more effectively discuss them. You can also teach your toddler to express their feelings in more socially constructive ways. If your toddler is angry, you might say something like “I know that you are upset that the candy is gone, but you cannot hit people. Instead, you can show us you are upset by taking a deep breath and just telling us you are upset.” Toddlers need to understand what is expected of them. They will naturally push the boundaries, but if you set firm limits and give explanations for those limits, most toddlers will begin to respect the rules. This gives them the structure and boundaries they need to feel secure. Emphasize the positive aspects of rules with your toddler. For example, explain that the your child must get enough sleep tonight so that he or she can have more fun tomorrow. Babies do not interact very well with each other, but once children start to reach the toddler phase, they begin to socialize a bit with other kids. Encourage your toddler to make friends, and teach him or her how to do things like introduce him or herself. This is one of the early milestones in socializing your child. Do not be surprised if your toddler plays more “beside” the other children than they play “with” the other children. Parallel play is common in this stage.
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Teach your toddler about feelings. Observe your toddler’s feelings. Discuss limits with your toddler. Encourage your toddler to make friends.