Does sperm really matter? If you've been tuning in to all of the posts this week for "Super BALLS Week" you'll know that of course it matters!
It truly does take both sperm and an egg to make a baby. Today I'll review the sperm question a bit, and explain why it matters. AND, I'll give you a lot more info about how to improve sperm quality.
Here's the thing: I know that guys want to hear what they want to hear. They have selective listening. I'm not kidding when I tell you that I had someone email me recently and say "My husband's sperm tested out GREAT, and when we went over the results with the doctor we heard two different things. He thinks he heard our doctor say that it means he can just keep drinking, smoking, and enjoying marijuana and doesn't need to make any lifestyle changes. I heard something very different, which was that he should still cut back until we are pregnant. Can you help settle this for us?"
And while it's an unpopular answer (at least with the guys), my response is: Men should cut back or abstain from drinking, and smoking (marijuana too) if you're TTC.
Here are a few of the things I suggest to anyone bringing the sperm side of the equation to the baby making situation:
- consider freezing your own sperm for future use when you are young.
- get in the best shape of your life if you're trying to conceive. Sperm matters, and men's health is directly related to their sperm quality.
- take some prenatal vitamins. Yes, really. Many of the same supplements that I recommend for egg quality also are great for sperm quality.
- cut back on smoking, drinking, and drug use. Marijuana negatively impacts sperm.
- don't cook your balls: avoid hot tubs, using your laptop on your lap, and other situations that may create high temps for the area.
- find ways to cut back on stress, if you live a stressful life. Mindfulness and meditation are great for everyone.
The next live class call is on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.
Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.
