Male fertility, sperm health and erections | Dr Ramy Ghayda

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Simon Hill

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education

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🗓️ 20 January 2025

⏱️ 126 minutes

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In this episode of The Proof, I explore male fertility with Dr. Ramy Abou Ghayda, a leading urologist specialising in reproductive health. Together, we unpack the science behind sperm health, bust common myths, and provide evidence-based strategies for optimising male fertility. You'll discover: The truth about declining male fertility rates and what current research tells us How lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and environmental toxins affect sperm health Evidence-based nutrition strategies and supplements for improving fertility Whether you should abstain from ejaculation in the days before intercourse when trying to conceive The impact of modern technology and daily habits on reproductive health Practical tips for protecting and enhancing male fertility at any age And much more Whether you're planning a family or simply interested in optimising your reproductive health, this conversation offers valuable insights and actionable advice from one of the field's leading experts. Introduction (00:00) Is Declining Male Fertility a Real Concern? (00:08) Understanding Semen Health and Fertility Basics (01:37) Breaking the Taboo: Male Infertility in Society (04:37) What Affects Male Fertility? Lifestyle, Environment, and More (09:14) Semen Analysis and Testing: Lab vs. Home Kits (18:18) Environmental Toxins, Lifestyle, and Fertility (23:31) Sperm Testing Options (30:50) Testosterone Therapy and Sperm Freezing (40:30) Lifestyle Changes to Boost Fertility (57:46) How Medications Affect Sperm and Erectile Function (01:12:34) Viagra, Cialis, and Psychological Aspects of Fertility (01:19:52) Timing Conception and the Fertile Window (01:24:24) Sleep’s Role in Male Fertility (01:36:31) Medical Interventions and Future Research (01:38:04) Future of Male Fertility Research and Innovations (01:45:27) Final Takeaways and Myths in Male Fertility (01:59:00) This episode is brought to you by: Eimele Eimele Essential 8 is a comprehensive multivitamin that is scientifically formulated to complement your plant-rich diet, increase and sustain your energy, and support the immune system, as well as heart and brain health. Head to Eimele.com and use code SIMON at checkout for 10% off your first order. 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN-01 prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. LMNT LMNT’s Chocolate Medley is back. A variety pack of choc mint, choc chai, and choc raspberry electrolytes for proper hydration. Stay hydrated with LMNT. Receive a free LMNT sample pack with any order when you purchase via drinklmnt.com/simon. Eight Sleep Upgrade your sleep with the Pod 4 Ultra by Eight Sleep. Clinically validated to deliver up to 1 extra hour of quality sleep per night through temperature control and biometric tracking. Use code THEPROOF for $350 off at eightsleep.com/theproof. Try it risk-free for 30 days, with worldwide shipping. NordVPN Protect your personal data and browse with confidence using NordVPN. With fast servers and advanced encryption, NordVPN protects you – even on public Wi-Fi – and unlocks content worldwide. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/theproof. Try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify

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1:33.6	Dr. Rami, thank you so much for making the long trip to L.A. from Ohio.
1:36.1	Thank you for having me. It's a pleasure of being here.
1:47.8	There's a lot of talk about male fertility declining in countries like the USA, where we are. Is that accurate? That's a great question. We think it is accurate. So it all started when a couple of years ago we had
1:54.5	a couple of studies showing a major decline in the quality and quality of the sperm over the last 50 years in developed countries.
2:03.4	So there was a big meta analysis taking into account different studies, different smaller
2:08.4	studies, and they showed a 50% reduction in this quality and quantity of the sperm.
2:14.6	So when the study was published, it got a lot of attention and people started
2:18.3	talking about, are we doomed? Is fertility declining? Are we going to be able to have kids, biological
2:24.3	kids, families? So all of this started from basically these type of studies. Some people are
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