Episode Details

Male infertility is rarely talked about, but it plays a major role in the fertility journey. Beth sits down with Dr. Michael A. Werner, a leading urologist and expert in male infertility and sexual dysfunction, to break down everything couples need to know but aren't hearing enough. Together, they dive into the real causes of male infertility, how lifestyle and testosterone therapy impact sperm health, why both partners should be evaluated early, and what modern treatment options actually look like. Dr. Werner sheds light on sperm banking, reproductive aging, and the science behind improving male fertility, all while helping to destigmatize a topic that too many men suffer through in silence. They also explore the emotional side of male-factor infertility, how couples can communicate better during the process, and the hope that today's advances in care offer for building a family. If you or someone you love is navigating fertility challenges, this episode delivers clarity, compassion, and guidance you won't want to miss.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Dr. Michael A.Werner is a board-certified urologist and the founder and Medical Director of Maze Health, which includes Maze Women's Health, Maze Men's Health, and the Maze Laboratories. Fellowship-trained in male infertility, microsurgery, and sexual medicine at Boston University Medical Center, he is a nationally recognized expert who lectures and publishes widely in the field. He completed his urology residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and holds a Biology degree from HarvardCollege.

As Medical Director, Dr. Werner oversees all clinical care across Maze's divisions—reviewing evaluations and lab results, guiding treatment plans, and ensuring a coordinated, evidence-based approach to sexual and reproductive health. He works closely with reproductive endocrinologists and fertility specialists and directs the Maze Lab, where his team performs semen analysis, advanced diagnostic testing, and sperm cryopreservation.

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We Also Talk About:

• Male infertility and its under-discussed nature compared to female infertility.

• Common causes and statistics related to male and female factors in infertility.

• Importance of simultaneous evaluation of both partners in fertility assessments.

• Lifestyle factors affecting male fertility, including health, diet, and environmental influences.

• Sperm banking as a method for preserving male fertility, especially before testosterone therapy.

• Emotional complexities and societal pressures surrounding family planning and infertility.

• The significance of open communication about donor sperm and the psychological impact on children.

• Advances in medical treatments for male infertility, including surgical options and hormon