55: Unexplained Infertility and Miscarriages - The Missing Link with Dr. Olivia Pojer

In this episode Dr. Olivia Pojer, an expert in male fertility, returns for her second episode to shed light on the role of male fertility contributing to unexplained infertility and miscarriages. Dr. Pojer, both a medical doctor and acupuncturist and Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioner, discusses the alarming decline in sperm quality and count worldwide, emphasizing the need for greater awareness of this issue. She highlights the importance of semen analysis as an indicator of overall health and delves into the significance of DNA fragmentation testing. Dr. Pojer also shares valuable insights on addressing common factors affecting male fertility, such as varicoceles, infections, lifestyle choices, and even the impact of COVID-19. She recommends potential solutions, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, supplements and lifestyle modifications to optimize sperm health. If you're trying to conceive and want to involve your male partner in the journey, this episode is a must-listen. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of male fertility and how his role can  contribute to successful pregnancies.   Key Topics: ●      The Decline in Sperm Quality ●      DNA Fragmentation Testing ●      Varicoceles and Sperm Quality ●      Impact of COVID-19 on Male Fertility ●      Lifestyle Factors and Male Fertility     Olivia Pojer’s Bio: Dr. Olivia Pojer MD, studied medicine at the University of Graz, Austria and graduated to Dr. med.univ. in 2004, general practitioner since 2009. In 2010, she established a medical practice for Chinese medicine in Gleisdorf, Austria. Dr. Pojer is a lecturer and course instructor of the OGKA (Austrian Society for Controlled Acupuncture and TCM), teaches and lectures in Austria and worldwide. She is a Fellow of the ABORM and holds an Acupuncture Diploma and a Diploma for Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Austrian Medical Association, diploma for further training in “Master-Tung acupuncture” by Henry McCann (USA), diploma for “Integrative medicine in assisted reproduction (ART)” by the German association for reproductive medicine, diploma for advanced training in TCM from the Universities of Nanjing and Wuhan (China). Since June 2019, Dr Pojer is the President of the OGKA and the author of the book "Secrets from the chamber of Jade-Treatment of erectile dysfunction and lack of libido with Chinese Medicine", published by Müller & Steinicke in May 2017.     Where To Find Dr. Olivia Pojer:   -       Instagram: @oliviapojer -       Book: The Integrative Treatment of Male Infertility With Chinese Medicine -       Online Course on Healthy Seminars by Dr Olivia Pojer  https://healthyseminars.com/bio/olivia-pojer       Listen to Olivia’s past episode on The Conscious Fertility Podcast: Episode 19 - Spermageddon: The Decline in Male Fertility   How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)   Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown Lornebrown.com   Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown: https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/     Download a free copy of the Acubalance Fertility Diet & Recipes and a copy of the ebook 5 Ways to Maximize Your Chances of Getting Pregnant from Acubalance.ca     Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:   @acubalancewellnesscentre @conscious_fertility_podcast @lorne_brown_official DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Conscious Fertility podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.