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Alasdair Walker on DNA Fragmentation, Varicocele and Overcoming 7 Failed IVF Cycles

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In this episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, biomedical engineer Alasdair Walker joins hosts Ciaran and Shaun to share his extraordinary transformation from seven failed IVF cycles to natural conception success. Based in Scotland with a doctorate in biomedical engineering, Alasdair's journey began when his wife Julia's ear infection unexpectedly triggered their fertility investigation.

Alasdair had every advantage a fertility patient could hope for. After six years together and a year of marriage, Alasdair received a devastating diagnosis: severe oligospermia with just 200,000 sperm per ml. Born with only one testicle after losing the right one at five weeks old, he endured seven failed IVF/ICSI cycles over two and a half years.

Key revelations in this episode:

• How he spent three days on his living room floor reading 100-200 scientific abstracts when clinics offered only "eat a balanced diet"

• The remarkable discovery of secret support messages written by men inside clinic sample collection rooms

• Why his evidence-based concerns about DNA fragmentation and varicocele were repeatedly dismissed

• The life-changing investigation with Dr. Jonathan Ramsey and varicocele embolization with Dr. Steven Moser

Alasdair's persistence transformed his outcomes dramatically. His sperm count improved from 200,000 to 7-8 million, with total motile sperm count reaching above 40 million, leading to natural conception of two daughters. Now running Green Man Vitality, he provides evidence-based fertility information to help other men.

Connect with Alasdair:

Website: www.greenmanvitality.com Instagram: @greenmanvitality

At NeXYs Fertility, we provide comprehensive support for men navigating fertility challenges through specialist advice, peer support, and coaching programmes.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.nexysfertility.com/community

Episode Sponsors:

ExSeed Health - At-home sperm testing. Get 15% off at exceedhealth.com with code MFP15

Impryl - Fertility supplement with activated micronutrients. Get 10% off at fertility-family.co.uk with code MFpodcast10

Share them with us!

📧 Email: [email protected]

📷 Instagram: @themalefertilitypodcast

📖 Web: nexysfertility.com

Don't forget to like, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!

DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider.

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In this episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, biomedical engineer Alasdair Walker joins hosts Ciaran and Shaun to share his extraordinary transformation from seven failed IVF cycles to natural conception success. Based in Scotland with a doctorate in biomedical engineering, Alasdair's journey began when his wife Julia's ear infection unexpectedly triggered their fertility investigation.

Alasdair had every advantage a fertility patient could hope for. After six years together and a year of marriage, Alasdair received a devastating diagnosis: severe oligospermia with just 200,000 sperm per ml. Born with only one testicle after losing the right one at five weeks old, he endured seven failed IVF/ICSI cycles over two and a half years.

Key revelations in this episode:

• How he spent three days on his living room floor reading 100-200 scientific abstracts when clinics offered only "eat a balanced diet"

• The remarkable discovery of secret support messages written by men inside clinic sample collection rooms

• Why his evidence-based concerns about DNA fragmentation and varicocele were repeatedly dismissed

• The life-changing investigation with Dr. Jonathan Ramsey and varicocele embolization with Dr. Steven Moser

Alasdair's persistence transformed his outcomes dramatically. His sperm count improved from 200,000 to 7-8 million, with total motile sperm count reaching above 40 million, leading to natural conception of two daughters. Now running Green Man Vitality, he provides evidence-based fertility information to help other men.

Connect with Alasdair:

Website: www.greenmanvitality.com Instagram: @greenmanvitality

At NeXYs Fertility, we provide comprehensive support for men navigating fertility challenges through specialist advice, peer support, and coaching programmes.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.nexysfertility.com/community

Episode Sponsors:

ExSeed Health - At-home sperm testing. Get 15% off at exceedhealth.com with code MFP15

Impryl - Fertility supplement with activated micronutrients. Get 10% off at fertility-family.co.uk with code MFpodcast10

Share them with us!

📧 Email: [email protected]

📷 Instagram: @themalefertilitypodcast

📖 Web: nexysfertility.com

Don't forget to like, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!

DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider.

  continue reading

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