Professor René Almeling, a Yale University sociologist and author of Guynecology: The Missing Science of Men’s Reproductive Health, joins to discuss the overlooked history of male reproductive health and why it has not received the same medical attention as female reproductive health.

Professor Almeling shares insights from her research on how societal and medical perceptions of male fertility have evolved over time. The conversation explores disparities in reproductive care between men and women, the role of cultural expectations in shaping these differences, and how medicine has historically focused on female fertility while largely ignoring the reproductive contributions and risks for men.

Topics discussed include:

• The historical reasons why male reproductive health has been under-researched and underfunded
• How scientific advancements in fertility have primarily focused on women, despite evidence that male fertility is equally important
• The long-standing assumption that reproduction is a female responsibility and how that impacts fertility treatments today
• How sperm health is influenced by environmental exposures, lifestyle choices, and overall health
• What needs to change in the medical field to ensure men receive proper reproductive care

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Shanna Swan, a renowned environmental and reproductive epidemiologist and author of Count Down: How Our Modern World is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race. We delved into the alarming decline in sperm counts and male fertility rates over the past few decades, exploring the environmental factors contributing to this trend and its implications for reproductive health.

In this episode, we cover:

• The significant decline in sperm counts and male fertility rates observed globally.
• The role of environmental chemicals, such as phthalates and BPA, in disrupting endocrine function and impacting reproductive health.
• Lifestyle factors, including smoking, binge drinking, stress, obesity, lack of exercise, and heat exposure, that can adversely affect sperm quality.
• The importance of preventive measures and lifestyle changes men can adopt to improve their fertility.
• The broader implications of declining fertility rates on population health and future generations.

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Find Dr. Shanna Swan's website and book information here.

Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom.

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

When we think about fertility, we often focus on women—but what about men? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Turek, one of the world’s leading experts in male reproductive health, to talk about the male biological clock and why preventive fertility care for men is just as important as it is for women. We discuss how age affects sperm quality, the lifestyle factors that can improve (or harm) male fertility, and the best ways men can take charge of their reproductive health.

In this episode, we cover:

• Do men have a biological clock? The truth about how aging affects sperm health
• Why preventive fertility care matters for men, not just women
• Sperm quality and lifestyle: How diet, sleep, and avoiding toxins can improve fertility
• Common causes of male infertility and how to address them
• The TICKR checklist: Five key areas men should focus on for better fertility
• Groundbreaking treatments for male infertility, including sperm mapping and stem cell research

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Find Dr. Paul Turke's website here.

Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom.

Other ways to connect:

Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!

Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates.

Join Egg Whisperer School.

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.