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Aris Nakos's avatar

I really like that you slotted the male partner and the plastic swaps into the same prep window.

Most preconception guides still treat the man as an afterthought, when his sperm is carrying its own oxidative load from the same BPA exposure.

When you counsel the partner, do you have him start the glass and stainless swaps months ahead too, or does that conversation usually begin at the semen analysis?

Dr Natazia zu Stolberg's avatar

Hi Aris! Sperm develop over a 3 month cycle so the changes can be reflected rather quickly! That’s being said it’s never too early to start and I have found it’s always encouraging for couples to make these changes together. Stopping the use of THC, reducing stress and heat exposure (sauna/hot tub) is also incredibly important for sperm quality.

Sofía Valanci's avatar

Loved this 🫶🏼

Dr Natazia zu Stolberg's avatar

Thank you! What do you want to read next?

Melissa A's avatar

Loved this!

If someone is planning on trying in the next year, but she is still on birth control, should she begin the prenatal prior to coming off the birth control?