" Great job,” your nurse says. “120/80!” If you’re not quite sure what those numbers mean, you’re not alone. But knowing your numbers and what they mean can go a long way in preventing heart disease and a host of other illnesses. The team at SIU Medicine is here to help you learn about your risk factors for heart disease, what is considered a normal blood pressure and what is a red flag. Experts agree: Understanding your results is key to controlling high blood pressure. The top number This number, also called systolic blood pressure, is the first of the two numbers in a blood pressure reading
Male infertility is a man's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female, commonly due to deficiency of sperm cells in the semen. Infertility is a common problem and affects one in every six couples who are trying to conceive. In at least half of all cases of infertility, a male factor is a major or contributing cause. Treatments may be available in the form of medication, hormone therapy, or surgery. SIU Medicine offers a comprehensive approach to male fertility treatment. When to seek care In general, if a man has been trying with a female partner to conceive (engaging in unprotected
