Men contribute to 50% of all incidences of infertility amongst couples and this figure is rising. Infertility is often regarded as a taboo subject and rarely discussed in the public domain, however 1 in 7 couples now experience trouble conceiving and sperm counts have declined over 50% in the last 40 years. 

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Having spoken with many men and having published research on the subject, it is known that men are generally overlooked in the fertility equation. Men frequently report feeling that they are little more than a sperm donor in the process rather than a prospective father. This dynamic is not good enough and men need to be heard and supported, thats what i can offer. 

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Sperm is delicate and its integrity, functional ability and fertilisation capacity can be affected by several factors including; diet, lifestyle, environment, stress, infections, genetics or structural abnormalities such as a varicocele. The good news is that sperm can respond very well to positive nutrition and lifestyle changes within 3 months. 

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It is never too early or too late to start improving your nutritional status in relation to fertility - whether you are just starting to think about a family or have been trying for a while, optimising your nutrition and health will help support your body and give it the tools it needs to maximise your fertility. 

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If you are thinking of starting assisted conception then ensuring your nutritional status is optimal is highly recommended. There are some very good studies investigating nutrition and/or supplementation with antioxidants and it's effect semen parameters. Of those receiving the interventions, the live birth rate is significantly higher than in those who did not receive any nutrition or antioxidant support. So get in touch for a chat about how we can support you on your fertility journey. 

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