Is the Burden of Infertility on the Wrong Partner?

Did you know that male factor fertility contributes to up to 50% of conception challenges and miscarriages? In this episode of the Live + Well podcast, we sit down with Ronit Menashe (Co-Founder of WeNatal) and Dr. James Weinberger (Reproductive Urologist) to break down the critical, yet often overlooked, role sperm health plays in family planning.

We dive deep into Trimester Zero — the crucial 70 to 90-day window where sperm regenerates. Learn how targeted lifestyle shifts, antioxidant supplementation, and advanced diagnostics like Sperm DNA Fragmentation (DFI) can drastically improve fertility outcomes for couples.

KEY TIMESTAMPS

* 00:00 – Rethinking the 50/50 Fertility Responsibility

* 01:00 – Ronit Menashe’s Story: Miscarriage, Research, and Founding WeNatal

* 04:00 – Dr. James Weinberger: Shifting the Male Fertility Paradigm

* 06:00 – Can You Reverse Sperm Damage? The 90-Day Regeneration Cycle

* 09:30 – Sperm Quality as the 6th Vital Sign for Male Health

* 10:30 – Semen Analysis vs. Sperm DNA Fragmentation (DFI) Testing

* 13:00 – Insurance Coverage & Changing Male Fertility Care

* 16:00 – Myth Busting: Hot Tubs, Saunas, Seat Warmers, and Briefs

* 18:00 – Male Age-Related Decline & Long-Term Health Risks