Improving Sperm Quality: 10 Things That Harm Your Sperm Quality

Thank you!!!🙏🏽

My partner and I have been trying for 5+ years and she is now approaching 37. I have low morphology and have tried this diet. All our friends have children or are pregnant. She is getting increasingly upset and I have felt suicidal at times. It is something that isn't talked about enough, I just feel a total failure. We get married in a few weeks.

Hi, and thank you for the informative videos. Is there any research regarding long-term effects of vaccination on fertility? After the mass vaccination we see increased mortality rates among young people and the number of miscarriages is increasing as well. It doesn't necessarily mean that the vaccination is the cause of those, but it might be. Please, because you're recommending vaccination, provide long-term studies proving no harmful effects on fertility. Thank you:)

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Can you please advise about Antisperm Antibodies. Do you know what causes this?

Is it safe to take Sildenafil when ttc?

Great video! My 35 year old husband will be using his sperm and although the analysis revealed that the quantity (150 million) and motility (80%, with progression scored a 3) were both normal his morphology was only 3% which I was initially concerned about. I found out after the fact that our reproductive endocrinologist signed off on the results the same day my husband gave his specimen! He said that because we are doing IVF since we’re a same-sex couple he’s not concerned at all and will be using ICSI. Add in the fact that we’re using donor eggs, a surrogate and PGT is included in our program he doesn’t anticipate a lowered chance of live birth on first FET try at around 65%!

Thank god someone finally figured it out: we need to care for male health as well. It takes two to tango
Men aren't sperm donors and to kick around for sport but a vital cog in the baby making machine

Thank you so much for this video. It was very informative. Please I'd like to know if some diabetic and blood pressure medications like metformin, linajen , aprovasc affects sperm health And DNA in men.

My husband quit smoking and took supplements it did NOTHING! He stayed at 1-3 million total motile But then when he started exercising, lifted weights, doing cardio he went up to 50 million total motile!

Ideas-Questions for your myths video that was not addressed here…
1. Does hypertensive medication cause male infertility?
2. Do statins cause male infertility?
3. Does having high cholesterol in general cause male infertility?

My bf basically became infertile bc his PCP put him on testosterone due to low levels. His urologist took him off and put him on Clomid. Analysis now shows 3million. I did become pregnant in January but miscarried in February. What else can we do to improve his sperm count?

Could you do a video more on the processed meats factor? What would be things to avoid?

Thank you for making this video. Were trying to conceive and we've been together for almost 7years without using any protection unfortunately until now we dont have a baby.

This may be a weird question but can you get pregnant from dried sperm .

What is your opinion on aspartame (artificial sweetener)? I was wondering if that is super bad for pregnancy? Im 3 weeks and 6 days and was thinking I could have a sprite zero once a month but super nervous about it and what it could potentially cause! ☹ Also what is your opinion on flavored seltzer waters during pregnancy? I like waterloo brand and la Croix! Are these safe?

Hi Natalie, Could you please do a video on Candida Glabrata. I had hysteroscopy polyps removal couple of months ago and then got infection which is not going away. I have tried every anti fungal but isn't working. This has stopped our fertility planning.

Hi ..thank you for the video. I read that protein shake is good for men to increase muscle mass, do you think it contain some anabolic steroid or testosterone?

To reduce weight i have started to walk+jog for an hour daily atleast. Thats makes about 6 km. I reckon relying on walking steps in city office type job doesnt get close to consider as an active lifestyle. I have felt better mentally, getting deep quality sleep and waking up with morning wood.
Also added 3 times a week weight training.

My sperm test was borderline ok-ish for a mid 30 guy. Never smoked/alcohol.

My bmi is in obese category. I have incorporated beetroot juice, chicken, meat, eggs with yolk and some organic butter, salad, walnuts, seasame seeds, almonds. Green tea, 1/2 cup black coffee in evening before workout. Fenugreek seeds water. And vitamin D + multivitamin.

I would love to see some information on whether it’s true that a younger man can influence an older woman’s ability to have a baby. I’m 40 and my husband is 34 and we’re trying for our second baby. I’ve had a hard time finding good information on what our chances of succeeding naturally are.

^ Can you do a vid on exercise and missed period. I know you have one on TTC & exercise. I took 4 months off from doing zero exercise, eat healthy and not low cal, not stressed, not on any medications, and am at a healthy weight. But, recently i started 12-3-30 and my pd this month was a week late. Which is odd cause i've always been regular unless it's a stressful month. In the past i've been a strength training girl with lighter weights and not much on heavy cardio like the treadmill is walking so fast at an incline( NOT fun at all lol and a bit of struggle). I was on a roll so i don't want to stop but figure maybe i should switch to pilates until i get my period. I took 3 days off the treadmill and my period started 🎉but it makes me worry cause idk if my body is gonna freak out if I start walking again. It’s not like I’m walking extremely fast and at a huge incline either

Could being diagnosed with having Thalassemia B-minor affect sperm quality?

Could you talk more about morphology’s impact on fertility? I feel like there’s a lot more info out there on count and motility.

Can you please do a video on vitamins or supplements that men can take to improve sperm quality.

You are talking now like you tube paramedical people ,all this is nonsense you need to look at papers from prof. Alan pacey from UK and recently Aboukhashaba from cornel group ,YOU ALL REGURGITATE THAT NONSENSE CLAIMS ,the problem with that people will think that this nonsense (adjustments of life style ) will make a difference with them , rare issues like steroid abuse are the only reversible category we should stop spread nonsense we need to tell people the truth and what they need to do not what they want to hear .I UNDERSTAND THAT THE AVERAGE PATIENT LIKE TO HEAR THAT NONSENSE as it Make them feel they are in control the best remedy for a sperm is a young good quality egg full stop.

Does frequency of ejaculations effect sperm quality when TTC? For instance, no ejaculations for 2-3 weeks and then sex only during ovulation window? Thank you!

Hi Dr Natalie, thank you for your wonderful videos.
Can you please talk about radiation from airport body scanners. Do they effect early pregnancy?

HaHaHa…. Those beef liver guys are the Liver Fraud King and Paul Saladino. Paul will fear monger the crap out of you.

This was very helpful! One additional question: how does regular bike riding affect male fertility?

What’s the problem with organ meats? Doesn’t it have a lot of B vitamins, for example?

1.) Smoking
2.) Alcohol
3.) Cannabis
4.) Excessive heat and other toxins
5.) Obesity
6.) Poor diet, esp high sugar, processed meats
7.) Viruses and chronic stress
8.) Age (50+)
9.) Uncontrolled illness, ie diabetes
10.) Testosterone therapy

Can taking clomid as a male help increase your chances when having struggling swimmers? Is it prescribed to males when count is low? Please provide more info on clomid for men 😊

How about adaptogenic herbs for fertility - helpful or a waste of money? I think ashwagandha is the main one I see recommended. Good to know on the testosterone supplements. My husband was taking some years ago and stopped because he had weird side effects.

Can you please elaborate more on why beef liver is not recommended?

My husband and I been ttc for 2 years now. When we started trying we got pregnant after 6 months of trying. At 9 weeks we at our first ultrasound we found out that the baby had no heart beat and had to get D&C the next day ever since the surgery I haven’t been able to get pregnant again. We have tried everything all kind of vitamins eating healthy which we do any way and what not and still nothing. We can’t afford to go to doctors and spend 20+K on IVF. I did the modern fertility test and everything came back normal. My husband keeps telling that it’s me and not him just because we been able to get pregnant twice the last 13 years we been together but that doesn’t mean that it is me and it angers me that he keeps telling ne that it’s my fault.

Love the video - as all your videos - your knowledge and explanation are always outstanding. What about varicocele? Our fertility doctor mentioned that this can have a huge impact on sperm DNA damage. I’d love to see a video what/how sperm DNA/quality can be improved

This is so helpful. We have been TTC for 7 months now and just learned that my husband's count/morphology is low and etc. More information on this is super helpful

Thank you for yet another amazing video! What are your thoughts on MACS/PICSI for high DNA fragmentation?

So informative, so interesting! Thank you! ❤

Lisa Hendrickson from the fertility Friday podcast and 5th vital sign book is the one always pushing eating liver.

Thank you for another very informative video.

Do you have any advice for someone with delayed ejaculation? My partner and I are in the early days of trying to conceive, but it is almost impossible for him to climax during penetrative sex, which is obviously not ideal when trying for a baby. This has been a long term issue, not as a result of TTC.

Thank you so much for this video. I am currently experiencing a loss and want to make sure we are looking at both sides before we try again.

Thanks for another great video! Could you do a video on TTC with male factor infertility? i.e. if count/morphology etc is low, is it best to have super regular intercourse or every few days?

Yes! Thank you making this video on the men, over and over again we hear it’s the woman. More please. 👏🏽

Another super informative video, thank you! What about the effect of antihistamines (for seasonal allergy) on sperm?