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As most men wish to become fathers, it is important to increase men\u2019s awareness of infertility risk factors. We developed a mobile health application (mHealth app), Infotility XY, to promote men\u2019s reproductive health. This study evaluates whether use of the app led to increased knowledge of infertility risk factors, and whether knowledge change was associated with participants\u2019 sociodemographic characteristics and\/or app usage. Participants were recruited between August and October 2020. Eligibility criteria included: identified as male; 18\u201345 years old; childless; no infertility history; able to read and write in English\/French; had internet access. We assessed participants\u2019 fertility knowledge before and after app use. App usage data were captured during the 2-week intervention period. Our sample included 49 men aged 18\u201345. Seventy-eight percent of participants had not previously sought fertility information. Participants viewed on average 75% of the app\u2019s articles, and 96% of participants said the app increased their fertility knowledge. Before app use, 55% of men said they were aware of infertility risk factors, compared to 96% after app use. Men correctly identified more risk factors after app use compared to before, t(48) = 8.28, p &lt; .001. Participants\u2019 sociodemographic characteristics and amount of app usage were not associated with knowledge change. This study provides evidence of the feasibility of an mHealth app to improve men\u2019s awareness of infertility risk factors. 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