Fertility Testing

  • Male Fertility Explained: What Every Couple Needs to Know About Sperm Health with Dr.Mark Ratner

    ByTrisha

    Male fertility plays a role in up to half of all infertility cases, yet it is often overlooked. In this episode, Dr. Lorne Brown and reproductive urologist Dr. Mark Ratner explore sperm health, semen analysis, DNA fragmentation, lifestyle factors, supplements, and evidence-based strategies to improve male fertility and support successful conception and IVF outcomes.
    In Episode 165, Dr. Lorne Brown and board-certified urologist Dr. Mark Ratner explain why the name changed, how insulin resistance drives hormone imbalance and fertility challenges, and what evidence-based lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement strategies can help improve both reproductive and long-term metabolic health. They also explore emerging research on the vaginal microbiome and why individualized, holistic care is essential for women living with PMOS.

  • What Men Need to Know about Sperm Health, IVF & Miscarriage with Professor Jonathan Ramsay ​

    ByTrisha

    What if male fertility is telling us more about a man’s health than we realize?

    In this episode, Dr. Lorne Brown sits down with consultant urologist Jonathan Ramsay to explore the often-overlooked role of sperm health in conception, miscarriage, IVF outcomes, and men’s long-term wellbeing. They discuss why a standard semen analysis may not tell the whole story and how sperm DNA fragmentation can affect fertility—even when conventional test results appear “normal.”

    Jonathan explains how oxidative stress, environmental toxins, smoking, alcohol, heat exposure, weight, varicocele, aging, and metabolic health can all influence sperm quality. They also explore the important connection between male fertility and broader health concerns, including cardiovascular and metabolic disease.

    The conversation offers practical, evidence-informed strategies for improving sperm health, including why couples may need to think several months ahead when preparing for conception and how lifestyle changes can complement fertility treatments such as IVF.

    Whether you are trying to conceive naturally, preparing for IVF, or simply interested in understanding the connection between fertility and men’s health, this episode offers valuable insights into why sperm health deserves far more attention.

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