155. Improving Male Fertility

In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses male infertility and what men can do to support their fertility. She highlights the importance of recognizing that one-third of fertility struggles are related to male factor infertility and that supporting male infertility is often overlooked. Dr. Danielle explains common causes of male infertility, such as autoimmune disease, decreased sex hormones, infections, environmental and lifestyle factors, chronic disease, and certain medications. She emphasizes the importance of getting a semen analysis and hormone testing to assess fertility. Dr. Danielle also provides recommendations for optimizing male fertility, including following a Mediterranean diet, taking supplements like CoQ10 and omega-3, considering environmental toxins, and practicing appropriate intercourse practices. She addresses common questions about preparing for conception, improving sperm motility, getting a semen analysis, signs of male infertility, and the effects of marijuana on male fertility. Takeaways One-third of fertility struggles are related to male factor infertility, so it is important to recognize and support male fertility. Common causes of male infertility include autoimmune disease, decreased sex hormones, infections, environmental and lifestyle factors, chronic disease, and certain medications. Getting a semen analysis and hormone testing is recommended to assess male fertility. Optimizing male fertility can be achieved through following a Mediterranean diet, taking supplements like WeNatal, CoQ10 and omega-3, considering environmental toxins, and practicing appropriate intercourse practices. It is important for both partners to be proactive in supporting fertility and not assume that fertility struggles are solely the woman's responsibility. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:00 Diving into Male Infertility 01:20 Causes of Male Infertility 04:09 Semen Analysis and Testing 08:08 Recommendations for Optimizing Male Fertility 10:23 Mediterranean Diet and Supplements 20:25 Preparing for Conception 21:47 Improving Sperm Motility 24:28 Getting a Semen Analysis 24:59 Signs of Male Infertility 26:55 Effects of Marijuana on Male Infertility 28:19 Conclusion ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠