The Truth About Sperm Health: Why Male Preconception Care Matters for Fertility, Pregnancy & Your Future Baby's Health [EP 42]

Update: 2025-11-13

Description

We talk about women's preconception care all the time — but sperm health plays an equally important role in fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and the lifelong health of your baby.

In this episode, Brooke shares how male preconception care influences conception success, miscarriage risk, and even your child's long-term well-being. You'll learn what impacts sperm DNA, why sperm counts are declining, and the simple, science-backed ways to improve sperm health naturally.

"Sperm health isn't just about getting pregnant — it shapes the health of your future baby for a lifetime." - Brooke Boskovich.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

Why sperm health is just as important as egg quality for fertility and healthy pregnancy outcomes
How sperm carries epigenetic information that influences your baby's metabolism and long-term health
The global 50% decline in sperm counts since the 1970s and what it means for men's health
The role of oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation in poor sperm quality and miscarriage risk
How smoking, alcohol, stress, poor diet, and toxin exposure damage sperm DNA
Why obesity and nutrient deficiencies alter sperm DNA methylation and fertility potential
The optimal semen parameters to look for (count, motility, morphology, DNA fragmentation) — and why most labs use outdated ranges
How long it takes to see results — sperm regenerates every 74 days
Simple nutrition and lifestyle strategies to boost sperm health:

Eat fatty fish for omega-3s
Prioritize sleep and strength training
Get more vitamin C, zinc, and selenium
Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and tight clothing
Ditch plastics and synthetic fragrances

How a personalized preconception supplement plan can fill nutrient gaps and reduce oxidative stress
Why male preconception care is essential for faster conception, lower miscarriage risk, and your baby's lifelong health