PCOS and Fertility: Why your partner’s sperm matters more than you think

Hello everyone,

Today, we have another episode of our fertility series. We bring in a very key component in conception: your partner. If you’re on a fertility journey with PCOS, chances are most of the focus has been on you - your hormones, your ovulation, your diet, your supplements. And yes, a lot is going on when it comes to managing PCOS. But fertility is a 50/50 partnership, and sometimes we forget to ask the important question: How’s the partner doing?

In this episode, we answer important questions:

• How does sperm production work?

• Do men have a biological clock?

• What tests should we do to assess men’s fertility?

• What is important when it comes to sperm for optimal fertility?

• What are the top things that affect sperm quality?

• What are the top things men should pay attention to to give their sperm the best shot?

• Is there anything special that male sperm needs to do for PCOS?

As a reminder, this is a five-part series to deep dive into our ability to conceive with my colleague Daria, a Nutritional Therapist who specialises in fertility.

1. Episode 1: PCOS and fertility - how do I know how much time I have left?

2. Episode 2: How can I prepare my body for pregnancy?

3. Episode 3: The other side of the coin -> checking your partner’s fertility and optimising for a family

4. Episode 4: Finding ovulation when your cycles are irregular

5. Episode 5: Fertility assistance - what are my options and when should I seek help?

PS: the articles are both in video and written format to fit both preferences of consuming information.

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