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Back to Episodes139. What Nobody Told You About Your Semen Analysis
Description
If you have been focused entirely on your own cycles, hormones, and fertility markers — and your partner has not yet had a full semen analysis — you may be missing half the picture. Male factor contributes to fertility challenges in up to 40-50% of couples, and yet it is often the last thing evaluated, or evaluated incompletely.
In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down exactly what a semen analysis measures, which numbers matter most for conception, and what a complete male factor evaluation actually looks like. Through the story of Zoe and Charles — a couple who had been trying to conceive for nearly a year — you will see how a home test that came back normal was only part of the story, and how targeted changes turned things around within three months.
You will learn:
- What each metric on a semen analysis means and which ones actually predict conception
- The overlooked factors — heat, alcohol, infection, and medication — that quietly damage sperm quality
- How sperm can meaningfully improve within 8 to 12 weeks with the right targeted approach
If you and your partner have been trying to conceive without evaluating male factor, this episode is for you. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com.