Rena Malik, MD Podcast

← Rena Malik, MD Podcast7 aug · 1 u 34 min

A Birth Control Gel for Men Could Be Approved Soon (Would You Actually Trust It?)

A Birth Control Gel for Men Could Be Approved Soon (Would You Actually Trust It?)7 aug1 u 34 min

Dr. Alexander Pastuszak, leading urologist, fertility scientist, and biotech entrepreneur, dives deep into the science and future of male birth control, the truth about testosterone therapy and male fertility, the efficacy and challenges of current and emerging male contraceptive options, why semen analysis is an outdated tool for fertility assessment, the impact of environmental and lifestyle factors on declining sperm counts, and practical, evidence-based advice for men aiming to protect their reproductive and overall health.

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▶️Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction00:02:51 Why Male Birth Control Still Isn’t Available00:09:51 Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptives00:16:48 Hormonal Male Contraceptives00:23:28 Safety, Demand, and Timeline00:29:59 Vasectomy and Reversibility00:34:12 Sperm Decline and Environmental Factors00:45:58 Why Semen Analysis Falls Short01:01:56 Varicoceles, Medications, and Fertility01:12:26 Testosterone, Fertility-Safe Options, and Future Technology

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