Steroid use and Fertility Outcomes

[madman]

33:54-43:25

• 26:05 Study suggests an association between mobile phone use and reduced sperm concentration in young men.
• 30:53 Recovery of spermatogenesis after anabolic steroid use is not uniform, highlighting the importance of personalized medical history and counseling.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

- [00:00](https://youtu.be/ZcvZD3a3ahY?t=0s) The podcast discusses Reproductive Medicine's latest research and introduces topics on PGT platforms and male fertility.

- [06:06](https://youtu.be/ZcvZD3a3ahY?t=366s) A study on non-euploid embryos using PGT platforms reveals varied accuracy in diagnosing aneuploidy and challenges with mosaicism.

- [26:05](https://youtu.be/ZcvZD3a3ahY?t=1565s) Mobile phone use shows an association with lower sperm concentration, impacting male reproductive health.

- [30:53](https://youtu.be/ZcvZD3a3ahY?t=1853s) History of anabolic steroid use may lead to varied recovery rates in male fertility, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment and counseling.

- [43:36](https://youtu.be/ZcvZD3a3ahY?t=2616s) Estradiol levels in frozen embryo transfer cycles affect live birth rates, with a physiological range showing the highest success.

- [48:03](https://youtu.be/ZcvZD3a3ahY?t=2883s) Gender bias exists in letters of recommendation for REI Fellowship applicants, often reflecting deeper systemic issues in academic medicine.

- [01:07:19](https://youtu.be/ZcvZD3a3ahY?t=4039s) ️ The timing and choice of surgery for retained products of conception are debated, with patient-specific considerations important for treatment planning.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

A 2023 study suggests that men who use their phones more than 20 times a day have lower sperm counts and concentrations than those who use them less frequently:

• Men who use phones more than 20 times a day: Have a 21% lower sperm concentration and a 22% lower total sperm count (TSC) than those who use them less frequently
• Men who use phones one to five times a day or less than once a week: Have higher sperm counts and concentrations

The study also suggests that smartphone use may be linked to lower sperm concentration and TSC in young adult males. However, the study doesn't suggest a cause and effect, and it doesn't correlate with a lower likelihood of getting a partner pregnant.

The OVIEW-M is a self-testing device that measures the number and activity of sperm using an optical camera on the front side of an individual's smartphone.