So was the call to arms issued by Dr. Ajay Nangia at the CDC's conference on Men's Reproductive Health in the United States. The day was truly groundbreaking in that we brought together key stakeholders to share, to listen, and to learn.
The morning began with an overview of male reproductive health and a description of the CDC's activities related to the topic. The presentations that followed were enlightening and well-articulated, featuring topics such as male contraception, male factor infertility, fertility preservation for men with cancer, lifestyle issues, and mental health issues.
The afternoon featured a panel discussion with the leaders of national non-profit associations, a conversation about the gaps in research and practice and a proposal for moving forward. A very lively discussion followed, and I learned a great deal about the passion of everyone in the room!
Most significantly, the Male Reproductive Health Alliance, of which began with a conversation between The AFA and The CDC in November of 2008, is continuing to meet regularly in order to form an action plan based on the input from the conference.
I'm proud to be involved in the advancement of male reproductive health in the United States and I look forward to making a positive impact with the work the lies before us.
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