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The Proof · August 10, 2026 · 2h 3m

The Fertility Test Most Men Are Never Offered | Dr Michael Eisenberg and Dr Natalie Crawford

In this episode, host Simon Hill speaks with urologist Dr Michael Eisenberg and reproductive endocrinologist Dr Natalie Crawford about male fertility, often overlooked despite contributing to half of infertility cases. They explain that ejaculating normally does not guarantee fertility, and a semen analysis is the critical first step. The conversation reveals that sperm health may be a powerful window into overall wellness, with one Danish study linking semen quality to lifespan. They also discuss testosterone therapy as a temporary contraceptive, the alarming global decline in sperm counts driven by endocrine disruptors and lifestyle, and how sperm can regenerate within three months, making it a rapidly improvable health metric.

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Both guests discuss the substantial evidence that sperm counts worldwide have dropped over the past 50 years, with endocrine-disrupting chemicals, lifestyle, and obesity as likely contributors.

Highlights

Ejaculation Does Not Guarantee Fertility
Many men assume that because they can ejaculate normally, they are fertile, but a semen analysis is needed to evaluate sperm count, motility, and morphology.
Semen Quality as a Window into Overall Health
Sperm health may reflect underlying metabolic and immune function, and a Danish cohort study found that men with poor semen quality had shorter lifespans.
Testosterone Therapy as a Contraceptive
Testosterone replacement therapy shuts down the brain's signaling to the testes, stopping sperm production, and recovery can take months.
Sperm Turn Over Every Three Months
Because sperm regenerate roughly every 90 days, positive lifestyle changes can produce measurable improvements in sperm quality within a season.

References

The Fertility FormulaNatalie CrawfordDr. Crawford's book on fertility
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