{"id":48161,"date":"2026-02-27T21:39:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-admin.givelegacy.com\/?p=48161"},"modified":"2026-02-27T21:39:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:39:54","slug":"a-modern-mans-guide-to-family-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/resources\/modern-mans-guide-male-family-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"A modern man\u2019s guide to family planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Family planning is no longer just a woman\u2019s responsibility. Male family planning is increasingly recognized as essential. Today, men are thinking carefully about when and how to have children, balancing career goals, relationships, and biological realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding male fertility, planning for fatherhood, and considering options like sperm freezing can empower men to make informed choices. Male fertility begins a gradual decline in the mid-30s and accelerates after 40. Early awareness helps men align family goals with biological realities and ensures that personal and professional priorities do not limit future reproductive options, and can change how men plan for kids in the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore our guide to male family planning, including when men should freeze sperm and other tips on planning for fatherhood in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Male fertility declines with age, affecting sperm quality, motility, and DNA integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delaying fatherhood may increase time to conception and the need for assisted reproductive technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced paternal age can influence offspring development, including neurodevelopmental and psychiatric outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactive planning, including sperm preservation, provides flexibility and peace of mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The reality of having children later in life \u2014 for men<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While waiting to have children can offer advantages, such as financial stability and emotional maturity, balancing these benefits with biological realities ensures men make confident and realistic decisions about family planning. Let\u2019s dive in to understand how male fertility declines and how that can impact your family-building experience later in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average age of first-time fathers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The average age of first-time fathers in the United States has been on the rise for about 40 years. In an analysis of over 168 million births, Stanford researchers found that average paternal age in 2022 was 32.1 years old.<sup>1<\/sup> This is nearly 5 years higher than it had been in 1972.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Years<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average age of US fathers<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1972\u20131975<\/td><td>27.6 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1976\u20131980<\/td><td>27.9 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1981\u20131985<\/td><td>28.6 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1986\u20131990<\/td><td>29.4 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1991\u20131995<\/td><td>29.8 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1996\u20132000<\/td><td>30.2 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2001\u20132005<\/td><td>30.4 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2006\u20132010<\/td><td>30.6 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2011\u20132015<\/td><td>31.1 years old<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/resources\/average-age-fathers-united-states-paternal-age-trends-2026\/\">How old are American dads<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of planning for fatherhood later in life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having kids later in life certainly offers some advantages: improved financial stability, better emotional maturity, and stronger partnerships. Men in their late 30s, early 40s, or even those starting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/resources\/fatherhood-after-50\/\">fatherhood after 50<\/a> often have more clarity about parenting priorities, resources, and lifestyle choices. These advantages can create a supportive environment for raising children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, according to data from the Federal Reserve, Americans between 45 and 55 have an average of $48,000 in savings, compared to $11,000 for Americans under 35.<sup>3<\/sup> And a 2012 survey revealed that 57% of those who became fathers after 40 felt that their emotional maturity was an advantage of having children later in life.<sup>4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when we\u2019re considering how men plan for kids, we need to balance these benefits with biological realities \u2014 the way male fertility declines with age \u2014 to ensure men can pursue life goals without compromising reproductive potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/age-male-fertility-sperm-quality-declines-with-age1749244020.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/age-male-fertility-sperm-quality-declines-with-age1749244020.png 960w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/age-male-fertility-sperm-quality-declines-with-age1749244020-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/age-male-fertility-sperm-quality-declines-with-age1749244020-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How male fertility declines with age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Men do not experience a sudden fertility cutoff at age 35, 40, or even 45. Rather, many factors impacting male fertility can decline with age.<sup>5,6,7<\/sup> These metrics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Semen volume, the amount of liquid a man ejaculates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sperm motility, the percentage of sperm that are moving or \u201cswimming\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sperm morphology, the percentage of sperm that are the proper size, shape, and structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNA integrity, the percentage of sperm that are carrying undamaged DNA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, \u201cadvanced paternal age\u201d can increase a couple\u2019s risk of infertility and miscarriage, and can influence offspring neurodevelopmental and psychiatric outcomes.<sup>8<\/sup> Waiting longer to have children can increase your reliance on assisted reproductive technologies, such as IVF. Natural conception remains possible, but it may take longer and sometimes require more cycles.<sup>6<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/resources\/age-male-fertility\/\">How age impacts male fertility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costs and considerations of assisted reproductive technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As male fertility declines with age, couples may turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other interventions. In fact, research has found that men over 50 are 2.23 times more likely to need the help of ART to have a child.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These procedures can be expensive \u2014 think $12,000\u2013$30,000 or more \u2014 and emotionally demanding. Being aware of potential costs and success rates allows men to plan both financially and emotionally for family building, reducing stress if interventions become necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sperm freezing as an insurance policy for male family planning?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many women have heard of egg freezing as a way to preserve fertility for the future. But what about reproductive planning for men? You can freeze, too \u2014 sperm cryopreservation preserves younger, healthier sperm for future use, offering flexibility and peace of mind while you balance life priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common scenarios include founders delaying children until after a career milestone, consultants with demanding travel schedules, divorced fathers planning a second child, and younger men who are uncertain about timing. When should men freeze sperm? The younger, the better, but before age 35 is ideal to ensure you\u2019re freezing the healthiest possible sperm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Understanding sperm freezing \u2014 with Legacy fertility specialist Stephanie Keller Sabourin\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U14j1GqFRsM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 questions every man should ask when planning for fatherhood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Men should treat family planning as an ongoing process rather than a one-time decision. Early planning provides options, reduces stress, and allows men to pursue life goals without compromising reproductive potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does my ideal family look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before thinking about timing, imagine the family you want. Maybe you grew up with many siblings, and always envisioned yourself with a big, noisy family of your own crowded around the dining room table. Maybe you\u2019ve always wanted to be a dad, but you&#8217;re not so concerned with the biological connection, and other methods of family building (like adoption, fostering, raising step-kids, or using donor sperm) would be fine with you. Or maybe you&#8217;re not even sure you <em>do<\/em> want kids, but you want to keep your options open in case that changes down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picturing the family that you want helps you plan ahead more comprehensively. If you\u2019re absolutely sure you want biological kids \u2014 especially if you want multiple \u2014 you may want to be more proactive about fertility testing and preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When can I realistically picture myself having children?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we\u2019ve discussed, men <em>do<\/em> have a biological clock to consider. Men produce sperm throughout life, but research shows that sperm quality \u2014 including motility, morphology, and DNA integrity \u2014 declines after 35.<sup>5,6,7<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early awareness allows you to make informed decisions about timing, lifestyle changes, and fertility preservation. Sperm freezing is most effective when sperm are younger and healthier. Planning in advance can also reduce the need for more invasive or costly interventions in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does this align with my relationship and career trajectory?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reproductive planning for men should consider relationships, career goals, financial readiness, and lifestyle. Men delaying fatherhood due to professional commitments often benefit from sperm freezing, which provides flexibility without pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What would I regret at 50?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering potential regrets clarifies priorities. Would you regret not having children at all? Feeling pressured into fatherhood before you were ready? Not preserving options when it was biologically easier? Planning in your 20s and 30s helps reduce future stress and ensures decisions reflect long-term goals rather than immediate circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there anything I can do now to improve my chances of having kids in the future?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! You can take several practical steps to optimize your future fertility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/sperm-testing-kit\">baseline semen analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize nutrition, exercise, and sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce alcohol and smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the impact of any medical treatment, especially testosterone therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/sperm-testing-freezing-kit\/\">sperm freezing<\/a> as an insurance policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI would absolutely recommend people freeze, especially if they think they\u2019re going to be conceiving at a later age. Studies show that you simply are going to have better sperm parameters and semen quality in your youth, so the earlier you are able to bank a sample, the better quality that\u2019s going to be.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 <strong>Male fertility nurse and Legacy Director of Clinical Services Stephanie Sabourin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real-life male family planning scenarios:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-fertility-planning-start-up1772227720.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48165\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-fertility-planning-start-up1772227720.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-fertility-planning-start-up1772227720-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-fertility-planning-start-up1772227720-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-fertility-planning-start-up1772227720-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-fertility-planning-start-up1772227720-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-fertility-planning-start-up1772227720-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-fertility-planning-start-up1772227720-345x345.jpeg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>The Founder:<\/strong> Built a startup and froze sperm in his late 20s, preserving options until a company exit at 38.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-consultant1772227872.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48166\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-consultant1772227872.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-consultant1772227872-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-consultant1772227872-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-consultant1772227872-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-consultant1772227872-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>The Consultant:<\/strong> Travels internationally and froze sperm to avoid pressure later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-divorced1772227914.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48167\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-divorced1772227914.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-divorced1772227914-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-divorced1772227914-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-divorced1772227914-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-divorced1772227914-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>The Divorced Dad<\/strong>: Wants a second child and uses stored sperm to coordinate timing with a new partner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-student1772227983.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48168\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-student1772227983.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-student1772227983-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-student1772227983-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-student1772227983-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-family-planning-student1772227983-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>The 25-Year-Old<\/strong>: Unsure about parenthood, froze sperm to keep future options open.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These examples show how men at different life stages can incorporate reproductive planning into their overall life strategy, preserving flexibility while making informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1. Ha et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2821811\">Sociodemographic Trends and Perinatal Outcomes in Fathers 50 Years and Older<\/a>,\u201d 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. Khandwala et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28938735\/\">The age of fathers in the USA is rising: an analysis of 168 867 480 births from 1972 to 2015<\/a>,\u201d 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. Federal Reserve. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/econres\/scfindex.htm\">Changes in U.S. Family Finances from 2019 to 2022: Evidence from the Survey of Consumer Finances<\/a>.\u201d 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4. Mac Dougall et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22333985\/\">&#8216;Inconvenient biology:&#8217; advantages and disadvantages of first-time parenting after age 40 using in vitro fertilization<\/a>,\u201d 2012.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5. Xie et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40469622\/\">Increasing age in men is negatively associated with sperm quality and DNA integrity but not pregnancy outcomes in assisted reproductive technology<\/a>,\u201d 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6. Castellini et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38551703\/\">Relationship between male aging and semen quality<\/a>,\u201d 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7. Jimbo et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36509505\/\">Fertility in the aging male: a systematic review<\/a>,\u201d 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Malaspina et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25956369\/\">Paternal age and mental health of offspring<\/a>,\u201d 2015.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, men are thinking carefully about when and how to have children, balancing career goals, relationships, and biological realities. 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