Male fertility is on the decline globally. According to the World Health Organization, one in six couples experience infertility, with male factors contributing to nearly 50 per cent of cases. While conversations around fertility have traditionally focused on women, research shows that men’s reproductive health plays an equally crucial role in conception success.

“Men often don’t receive the same attention as women when it comes to reproductive health,” says Dr. Keith Jarvi, Director of the Murray Koffler Urologic Wellness Centre and Head of Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. “It’s time to look at what men can do to optimize fertility.”