Fertility Protocol - Male
Comprehensive protocol to optimize sperm count, motility, and morphology.
80/100
Marc Sklar, male fertility specialists
3-6 months minimum (sperm maturation 74 days)
22 phases
5 targeted
Protocol Overview
Comprehensive protocol to optimize sperm count, motility, and morphology. Sperm take 74 days to mature, so minimum 3-month protocol required.
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Safety Profile
Male factor contributes to 50% of infertility cases. Sperm quality declining globally (count, motility, morphology all worsening). Modifiable factors: Oxidative stress is #1 enemy of sperm. Antioxidant supplementation well-studied - CoQ10, vitamin C, E, NAC, selenium all have RCTs showing benefit. L-carnitine and L-arginine improve parameters. Zinc essential for spermatogenesis. Heat damages sperm - avoid hot tubs, saunas, laptops on lap, tight underwear. Smoking devastates sperm. Marijuana lowers testosterone and sperm parameters. Obesity lowers testosterone via aromatase in fat tissue. Varicocele (dilated veins in scrotum) present in 40% of infertile men - surgical repair improves parameters. NEVER use testosterone or anabolic steroids when trying to conceive - they suppress FSH/LH and shut down sperm production (may take year+ to recover). Even "low dose" TRT suppresses sperm. Age matters for men too - sperm DNA fragmentation increases with age. Protocol takes 3+ months (sperm maturation time). Retest semen analysis after 3-4 months on protocol.
About Evidence Score
The Evidence Score rates the strength of clinical and scientific evidence behind this protocol. Higher scores indicate stronger research support. This is a research tool, not medical advice.
Educational purposes only. Some alternative protocols carry serious risks. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals before beginning any treatment.