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Egg Meets Sperm

The Silent Crisis: Why Men’s Fertility Is Declining (And What You Can Do About It)

13 Oct 2025

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"Give Me the Green Life” isn’t just a song lyric — it’s a movement toward living fully, consciously, and healthily.In this powerful and revealing episode, we dive deep into the male side of fertility — a topic that’s been ignored for far too long.Our expert guest joins us to discuss why sperm counts are dropping globally, what lifestyle factors are driving this crisis, and how men can reclaim their reproductive health naturally. From testosterone therapy pitfalls to the truth about saunas, marijuana, and modern stress, this episode uncovers it all.Dr. Justin Houman is a Board-Certified Urologist and fellowship-trained Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health specialist based in Los Angeles. His practice focuses on male fertility, erectile dysfunction, testosterone optimization, sexual performance, Peyronie’s Disease, and minimally invasive procedures such as vasectomy reversals and penile implants.As an Assistant Professor of Urology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Houman is dedicated to mentoring future physicians and advancing men’s health through research, innovation, and education. His work has been featured in leading journals, including JAMA and the Journal of Sexual Medicine, and he has presented internationally on topics ranging from male fertility to the impact of wearable technology on health.A second-generation urologist, Dr. Houman completed his medical training at the University of Rochester and Cedars-Sinai, followed by a fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at UCLA. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Farsi, he is committed to helping men enhance their quality of life through personalized, evidence-based care.💬 Episode Highlights:Why “He has a kid already” doesn’t mean he’s still fertile todayThe 90-day sperm cycle — and how fast health habits can make or break fertilityThe scary sperm count projections if current trends continueVaricoceles: the hidden male fertility issue no one talks aboutTestosterone therapy & the fertility tradeoff — what doctors aren’t sayingAre saunas, hot tubs, or biking really hurting sperm?Can cold plunges and NAD help or harm?How alcohol, weed, and even “healthy” supplements can quietly sabotage fertility🎙 Expert Insights You’ll Love:Our guest explains what optimal sperm really looks like, why DNA fragmentation matters, and how to support men through testing, nutrition, and lifestyle — not just medication.⚡ If you’ve ever thought fertility was just a “women’s issue,” this episode will change your perspective.👥 Perfect For:Couples on a fertility journeyPractitioners specializing in reproductive wellnessMen wanting to optimize health & longevityAnyone curious about how the environment, hormones, and modern habits shape fertility👇 Follow Dr Houman on:Website: https://houmanmd.com/Instagram: @Justin.Houman.MD https://www.instagram.com/justin.houman.mdTwitter: @JustinHoumanMD https://twitter.com/JustinHoumanMD/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justin.houman.mdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinHoumanMD/LinkedIn:

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