129: Sperm Analysis Collection - Common Mistakes
It’s hard enough to get a sperm sample - let’s face it, it’s an uncomfortable test and who wants to have to retest because the first sample collection was done wrong. As a natural fertility expert, I often see sperm samples that are done correctly and therefore uninterpretable. Tune into this episode to find out how to do a sperm sample correctly to get an insight into your partner’s fertility. ========== STOP wasting time and grasping at straws. Let’s navigate your fertility journey together, so you can feel more confident and in control for this next BIG chapter of your life. Within the Fertility 101 membership, you'll join me - Dr. Jane, Naturopathic Doctor and a Natural Fertility expert, to learn how to optimize your hormones, improve egg quality and enhance your fertility naturally. JOIN HERE Every month, Dr. Jane takes on 2 couples where she works with them 1:1 to identify and overcome the root cause of their infertility. APPLY TODAY ========== Key Takeways01:32 Challenges in Sperm Analysis 07:09 Impact of Lifestyle on Sperm Quality 12:16 Understanding Sperm Analysis and pH Levels 18:21 Sperm Analysis and Health Indicators 27:00 Hidden Infections and Infertility 31:05 The Role of Nutrients in Sperm Health 32:06 DNA Fragmentation and Fertility Challenges Memorable Quotes“Everything, and I mean everything that the male does will reflect in his sperm—the food that he's eating, the amount of times that he's pooping, how much he's sweating, how much he's exercising or not exercising, the amount of stress that he's under, how much he's sleeping or not sleeping, how much alcohol he's drinking or smoking.""If the male collects sperm analysis for three, not three days in a row, but three days apart, literally, you know, in a row. So in nine days, every single one of those samples will be different.""When I see the abnormal heads, I'm thinking DNA fragmentation, I'm thinking oxidative stress. And when we're talking about oxidative stress, we're thinking the amount of damage that's going on in the body is not being caught up by the repair for, aka, antioxidants. And so diet, lifestyle, inflammation, blood sugar regulation, exercise, too little or too much smoking, drinking, lack of sleep, all of these things are going to be impacted."Connect With Dr. Jane LevesqueClick Here To Sign Up For Dr. Jane’s Hormones Masterclass Website - https://www.drjanelevesque.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjanelevesque/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJaneLevesque/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dr.janelevesque7319 🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast Mentioned in this episode: Click here to sign up for Dr. Jane’s Hormones Masterclass: https://fullcast.co/nf-hormones-masterclass Click here to sign up for Dr. Jane’s Hormones Masterclass: https://fullcast.co/nf-hormones-masterclass
