This episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast explores the impact of bacterial infections on male fertility. Dr. Kelsey discusses the importance of understanding the immune system's role in infertility and the need for more research in this area. She highlights the significance of the uterine and testicular microbiomes and how bacterial infections can affect sperm health. Dr. Kelsey explains the various ways in which bacterial infections can impact fertility, including lowering sperm production, decreasing sperm motility and morphology, causing DNA damage, and leading to inflammation and tissue damage.

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Kelsey and Dr. Mark chat about the importance of male fertility and preconception care.

They cover the important topics of:

• Testing, and testing early

• The importance of taking a more proactive approach in mens health and having these conversations before you’re even ready to TTC

• How to approach the conversation with your partner if they feel resistance to making change, and why it’s important for them to be on board

• How male fertility impacts miscarriage rates

• Plus quick win tips to start improving sperm health right away

Find out more about Dr. Mark Sclar, the Fertility Expert, over on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MarcSklarTheFertilityExpert/videos or over on Instagram @the_fertility_expert

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In this conversation, Dr. Kelsey and Michelle discuss the impact of emotions on the physical body, particularly from a Chinese medicine perspective. They explore the connection between emotions and specific organs, the concepts of yin and yang, and how they relate to the balance of energy in the body. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and processing emotions for overall well-being and fertility. Michelle shares about the importance of processing emotions for fertility and gives some great self care practice tools for you to use.

You can learn more about how to work with Michelle on her website: www.michelleoravitz.com or find her on Instagram @thewholesomelotusfertility. Don't forget to check out Michelle's new book, The Way of Fertility!

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