This episode of the Up The Duff podcast delves into the crucial topic of male factor infertility. Host Brittany Darling is joined by Tabitha McIntosh, an experienced Naturopath, founder & director of Awaken Your Health in Sydney, where she has run her own private clinical practice for fifteen years, integrating Naturopathic healing principles with the latest scientific research to educate and empower her clients. After attaining her Bachelor of Medical Science (University of NSW, 2001), she went on to pursue her passion for Integrative healthcare by completing an Advanced Diploma Naturopathy & Diploma Nutrition (Nature Care College, 2005), and Post Grad Dip of Applied Science in Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (Swinburne University, 2006). She has also completed a Masters in Reproductive Medicine through the School of Medicine (University of NSW 2022). Together, they explore the impact of diet, lifestyle, and environment on male fertility. The conversation sheds light on the significant role men play in fertility and emphasises the importance of considering male factors in the journey to parenthood. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how male health influences embryo development and overall fertility.

In this episode you’ll discover:

[00:01:58] Male partner role in fertility.

[00:04:49] The forgotten male.

[00:09:30] DNA fragmentation and early pregnancy loss.

[00:13:26] Environmental factors affecting male fertility.

[00:17:17] Future-proofing fertility.

[00:19:24] Alcohol and drug intake and fertility.

[00:22:43] Men's Preconception Health

[00:25:54] Fertility journey support.

Thank you to our sponsors

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Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Eius Fertility

• Awaken Your Health

• @awakenyourhealth

• Facebook - Awaken Your Health

• Book - One Bite at a Time and other e-books

• Book - Countdown by Shanna H. Swan, PhD

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