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

What do we need to know about male fertility?

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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