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Published: Aug. 30, 2021, 7 a.m.

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Dr. Tracy Gapin joins us today as we\'re digging into how to optimize male fertility so that you can get pregnant naturally.

Although we specialize with low AMH, high FSH, premature ovarian failure, and diminished ovarian reserve many times we also support male factor fertility issues too. After all fertility rates are 50% men and 50% women.

The Fab Fertile Method takes a personalized comprehensive science-based approach to improve both male and female fertility with our test don\\u2019t guess methodology.

Because it can be frustrating when you\\u2019re told that everything looks normal or there is nothing that can be done and IVF is your only option when no one has addressed the missed healing opportunities.

Whether it\\u2019s low sperm count, motility issues or DNA fragmentation, or more there are specific strategies to improve male fertility so that you can increase pregnancy success.

Today on the podcast I\\u2019m excited to welcome back Dr. Tracy Gapin MD, FACS. Dr. Gapin is a board-certified urologist, world-renowned men\\u2019s health & performance expert, best-selling author, and professional speaker.

In this episode you\\u2019ll learn:

1) How accurate are semen tests. How often to retest semen. Best practices to ensure there is a good sample.

2) How do infections impact semen quality

3) How medications impact semen and what to look out for so that you don\\u2019t can minimize side effects

4) The final word on alcohol and semen health

5) How genetic testing can help personalize a plan for enhanced fertility

6) How to protect male fertility from environmental toxins

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TIMESTAMPS:

05:24- INTRO TO TODAY\'S EPISODE AND DR. TRACY GAPIN\\u2019S BIO

06:48-HOW ACCURATE ARE SEMEN TESTS?

Home tests vs. tests done in the office

08:00- BEST PRACTICES TO GET A GOOD SPERM SAMPLE

Pre-conception epigenetics

Abstaining before, transferring semen, etc

09:41-\\xa0 HOW LONG BEFORE RE-TESTING?

10:30-\\xa0 HOW INFECTIONS IMPACT SEMEN

11:37-\\xa0 HOW DO MEDICATIONS IMPACT SPERM? WHAT LIFESTYLE CHANGES SHOULD WE MAKE?

Case study and how we can make improvements with lifestyle changes

\\u201cSleep and stress are not really talked about in men\'s health but have a dramatic effect on fertility.\\u201d

Good sleep hygiene practices (and why it matters for fertility)

Paying attention to stress and stressors (and how to how to handle them)

\\u201cProper breathing can have a dramatic impact on sperm function\\u201d\\xa0

Mindfulness, medication, and doing things you enjoy

\\u201cEveryone really needs to live with intention and create time for things that they enjoy.\\u201d

19:47- HYPERTENSION AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

What happens to the body when you are not taking care of it

22:27- GENOMIC TESTING

Understanding our genetics and how we should uniquely approach our health

Genetics related to nutrition, sleep, our bodies ability to handle toxins, etc

How understanding your unique makeup can help you follow through on your health program

28:15- IS FASTING OKAY FOR MALE FERTILITY?

Why \\u201cfasting windows\\u201d are important and the difference for fasting for health versus \\u201cdieting\\u201d

Paying attention to your body and breaking your fast when you need to

Testosterone production

33:53- ALCOHOL AND SEMEN QUALITY

Why heart rate variability matters and how alcohol and other substances affect it

How to use wearable devices to learn what your body is doing

What happens if you feel like you \\u201cneed\\u201d a drink?

Willpower vs. biochemistry\\xa0

A simple tool to use to drink less

40:30- TOP HACKS FOR PROTECTING SPERM AGAINST TOXINS

What water you should be drinking and the water bottles you should be using

43:25- ANY SEXUAL POSITIONS RECOMMENDED?

Why timing is critical, and the conflicting information about positions

Abstaining if there are issues with the sperm and temperature checks

45:30- CLOMID AND OTHER FERTILITY MEDICATIONS

Why lifestyle changes are still important

48:40- DR. TRACY GAPIN\\u2019S RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS

50:57- ACCESS DR. TRACY GAPIN\\u2019S FREE CHAPTER OF BOOK

51:33- FINAL THOUGHTS

\\u201cIt\\u2019s a systems-based approach. You need to focus on every piece of it.\\u201d

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