Episode Details

Dr. Alexander Pastuszak, leading urologist, fertility scientist, and biotech entrepreneur, dives deep into the science and future of male birth control, the truth about testosterone therapy and male fertility, the efficacy and challenges of current and emerging male contraceptive options, why semen analysis is an outdated tool for fertility assessment, the impact of environmental and lifestyle factors on declining sperm counts, and practical, evidence-based advice for men aiming to protect their reproductive and overall health.

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▶️Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:51 Why Male Birth Control Still Isn’t Available
00:09:51 Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptives
00:16:48 Hormonal Male Contraceptives
00:23:28 Safety, Demand, and Timeline
00:29:59 Vasectomy and Reversibility
00:34:12 Sperm Decline and Environmental Factors
00:45:58 Why Semen Analysis Falls Short
01:01:56 Varicoceles, Medications, and Fertility
01:12:26 Testosterone, Fertility-Safe Options, and Future Technology

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