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Is the Burden of Infertility on the Wrong Partner?
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- Live & Well
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- Aug 20, 2026
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- 2457
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Summary
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 * 20:30 – At-Home Sperm Testing Kits: Are They Worth It? * 22:30 – Trimester Zero: How Couples Can Prepare Together * 24:00 – Fertility Blockers vs. Fertility Boosters * 27:30 – Epigenetics: How Lifestyle Choices Affect Your Future Child’s Health * 33:00 – Actionable First Steps Before Trying to Conceive * 41:40 – The Truth About NAD+, CoQ10, and Fertility Supplements GUESTS & RESOURCES * WeNatal: https://wenatal.com/ | Instagram: [@we_natal] * Dr. James Weinberger / Reproductive Partners Medical Group: https://male-fertility.reproductivepartners.com/meet-dr-james-…