Male Fertility: The Overlooked Factor with Ayla Barmmer | EP 117
About this episode
This episode explores the overlooked role of male fertility in conception and child health with Ayla Barmmer.
Fertility is often viewed as a women’s health issue, but research tells a different story. In this episode of the NTI PodTalk, Ayla Barmmer joins Dianne Koehler to explore the overlooked role of male fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and long-term child health. With male factors contributing to nearly 50% of infertility cases, this conversation unpacks why men are frequently left out of the fertility equation, and what that means for couples trying to conceive. Ayla shares her functional nutrition approach to preconception care, highlighting how oxidative stress, nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins, and lifestyle habits directly impact sperm quality, DNA integrity, and reproductive outcomes. She also explains why standard semen analysis may not tell the full story, and what deeper markers of male fertility health should be considered. Beyond conception, this episode dives into how both male and female preconception health influences placental development, pregnancy complications, miscarriage risk, and even a child’s long-term metabolic health. Whether you’re a practitioner, a couple trying to conceive, or simply interested in optimizing health, this episode reframes…
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