We spend a lot of time on the Whole Pineapple talking about eggs, ovaries, and tubes. And for good reason! But today, we’re giving some attention to another vital ingredient in the reproduction recipe: sperm.
Despite our habit of looking to the egg side to locate issues, sperm is often a major factor in infertility (50% of the time, in fact!). So we’re taking you on a trip into the urologist’s office with Dr. Marah Hehemann. Marah is a fellowship trained surgeon, researcher, educator and patient advocate specializing in the fields of urology, reproductive health, and sexual health. Not only is she incredibly credentialed, she is also very attuned to high-sensitivity topics and supporting patient-centered conversations.
So, what can you expect from a urology visit? What can a semen analysis tell you? Is there actually a correlation between sperm count and virility? What should you eat to optimize penile and sperm health? What should you do if you’re experiencing erectile dysfunction? There’s a load to talk about.
