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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 11 MIN

PED's Affect on Fertility, Miscarriages, and Birth Defects : The Brutal Truth I Wish Someone Told Younger Me

from TCY Podcast · host Jensen Morris

If you're a young guy chasing size, aesthetics, and performance enhancements, this might be the most important message you'll ever hear. I spent nearly a decade pushing my body harder than it was designed to. Blasting gear, getting unhealthily heavy, and prioritizing muscle over long-term health. Eventually I ran into something far more important than being shredded or massive: Starting a family. What most guys worry about is fertility aka whether they can get their wife pregnant or not. But that's NOT actually the biggest risk. The real risk is: DNA fragmentation • Poor sperm quality • Epigenetic damage • Increased miscarriage risk • Complications during pregnancy Birth Defects These are conversations almost no one in bodybuilding talks about. My wife and I experienced a miscarriage, and looking back, the way I treated my body for years likely played a role. That reality forced me to rethink everything: • Training intensity • PED use • Inflammation • Sleep • Nervous system health • Lifestyle design Because when you become a husband, and eventually a father, the mission changes. It's not about being the biggest guy in the room anymore. It's about becoming the man who can create and lead a healthy family. If you're young and chasing size right now, I'm not judging you. I was exactly the same. But I want you to understand the long-term consequences before it's too late to change course. In this video I break down: • Why PED use can affect future children • The difference between fertility and genetic health • Epigenetics and conception health • Lifestyle habits that improve future child health • The mistakes I wish I never made If you want deeper guidance on optimizing health, hormones, fertility, and long-term performance: Apply for Coaching at tcycoaching.com or message us on instagram at TCY.Coaching

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