Male Fertility 101: Semen Analysis, Myths & What to Do Next
Male fertility, infertility, and semen analysis explained by leading men’s health urologist, Dr. Justin Houman. Learn what male factor infertility is, how semen analysis works (volume, sperm count, motility, morphology), and when to see a reproductive urologist. Varicocele, low testosterone, lifestyle changes, and proven male fertility supplements are covered.
In this video, Dr. Justin Houman (board-certified urologist & male fertility specialist) breaks down:
- 1 in 8 couples face infertility; ~50% involves a male factor
- Semen analysis: volume (≥1.5 mL), concentration (≈18–20M/mL), motility (~40%), morphology (~4%)
- Why total motile count (TMC) matters and why one test isn’t a verdict—repeat in 3–4 weeks
- Lifestyle levers that raise fertility potential: nutrition, exercise (cardio + heavy lifting), sleep (≥7 hrs), stress reduction
- Supplements with evidence: Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, L-carnitine
- Varicocele: what it is, why it’s common, and how fixing it can improve sperm quality
- When to get a hormone panel (testosterone, LH/FSH, estradiol, prolactin, thyroid) and a physical exam
- When to see a reproductive urologist and what to do next
