Male sperm count has declined more than 50% in the last 50 years.

Semen quality not only influences fertility but serves as a crucial marker of a man's overall health.

Potential factors include:

• Lifestyle choices, like cigarette smoking
• Environmental exposures, including bisphenol A and phthalates
• Internal health imbalances

Not focused on fertility? What impacts sperm health may also impact testosterone levels, which play a key role in mood, libido, weight, and muscle mass.

Sex Hormones

They can gauge reproductive health, hormonal and sexual function, and testicular health.

Test:

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Free, Total, % Free
• Prolactin
• Estradiol (E2)
• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
• Testosterone Free, Total

Thyroid

An underactive or overactive thyroid can impact testicular function and may affect sperm shape, size, and density.

Test:

• Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)
• Thyroxine (T4) Free
• Triiodothyronine (T3) Free
• Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb)
• Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Nutrients

Adequate levels of vital nutrients support hormone balance and sperm health, from sperm production and movement, to count and quality.

Test:

• Zinc
• Omega-3 Total
• Omega-6 Total
• Vitamin D
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Homocysteine
• Methylmalonic Acid

Stress

High stress levels can hinder testosterone production and negatively impact semen quality.

Test:

• Cortisol
• DHEA Sulfate (DHEA-S)

Heavy Metals

Toxic heavy metals can alter hormone levels and impact sperm health.

Test:

• Lead
• Mercury
• Aluminum
• Arsenic*

*An optional add-on to function membership.

Metabolic

Poor glucose metabolism can impact sperm's fertilization ability, while

insulin resistance can impair sperm movement.

Test:

• Insulin
• Glucose
• Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)