Planting the Seeds of Fatherhood: Male Fertility Optimization and Fertility Planning

madman · Sep 9, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin discuss male fertility, addressing common concerns about infertility, the importance of understanding male factors, and when to seek help. They explore the impact of lifestyle choices, smoking, and testosterone therapy on fertility, as well as the role of supplements. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive fertility planning and the significance of consulting specialists for optimal reproductive health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Male Fertility and Infertility
02:18 Understanding Couples Infertility
06:12 When to Start Thinking About Fertility
10:55 Fertility as an Indicator of Overall Health
14:12 Consulting a Doctor: When and Who?
24:23 Identifying High-Risk Groups for Fertility Issues
29:19 Lifestyle Factors Impacting Male Fertility
37:50 Cold Plunges vs. Jacuzzis: A Health Debate
38:21 The Impact of Smoking, Vaping, and Marijuana on Men's Health
44:47 Lifestyle Changes for Optimizing Fertility
47:47 Finasteride and Its Effects on Fertility
53:43 The Role of Supplements in Male Fertility
01:00:03 Testosterone Therapy and Its Implications for Fertility
01:05:29 The Influence of Male Age on Fertility

madman · Sep 9, 2025

Thread 'Fertility maintenance or restoration in men before, during, and after TRT or AAS'

Sep 25, 2022

Fertility Preservation in Hypogonadal Men (2018)
Robert J. Carrasquillo and Ranjith Ramasamy

Introduction

Testicular failure is defined as the impairment or loss of both the endocrine functions of the testis (production of testosterone, or T) and exocrine function (production of spermatozoa). Testicular failure can result from the pathology of the testis itself or disorder at any point in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. Primary testicular failure is characterized by normal/low T in the presence of the elevated follicle-stimulating hormone...