6 Things You Need to Know About Male Fertility If You Want To Conceive | Improve Sperm Quality

Trying to get pregnant? Male fertility plays a major role, yet it's rarely talked about. Dr. Natalie Crawford, Board-Certified OBGYN & REI, explains what every partner should do to boost sperm health and support the fertility journey. Learn the biggest lifestyle factors that affect sperm count and quality, common mistakes like testosterone use, the truth about heat and cannabis, how often to ejaculate, and when to get a semen analysis. Fertility is a team effort, and these steps can help you get pregnant faster and improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy.

Questions Answered:

What should your partner be doing if you want to get pregnant?

How is male fertility different from female fertility (sperm vs eggs)?

How are sperm made, and what is their lifespan?

What is the hypothalamic–pituitary–testicular (HPT) axis, and how does it control sperm and testosterone production?

How can lifestyle and the body’s environment impact sperm production and quality?

Why is using testosterone (T) a problem if you’re trying to conceive?

Can testosterone cause low or no sperm (azoospermia)?

What should you do if you have low T symptoms but want fertility?

What behavioral “toxins” hurt male fertility?

How do these affect sperm count, shape, motility, and miscarriage risk?

What lifestyle changes can men make to decrease inflammation and improve sperm?

What supplements or vitamins can support sperm health?

How often should men ejaculate when trying to conceive?

Is “saving up sperm” helpful or harmful?

What abstinence interval is too long?

Why and when should you get a semen analysis, and where can you do it?