talking male fertility - the testhim podcast

Is seeking support and counselling a sign of weakness? Might it mean you don't get put forward for IVF?How many patients feel like this and then don't seek support for fear of judgement? Check out the full episode out on 14/04/25

Coming up this month.... let's talk about counselling. Did you know that IVF clinics have a legal duty to offer counselling and sometimes one session isn't enough! Perhaps just giving it a try could be the best thing you do. Full episode out on 14/04/25

In this episode we welcomed Shafi Wardak a consultant urologist based in Reading to discuss Azoospermia. Azoospermia can be a devastating diagnosis for men where they're told they have no sperm in their ejaculate and unfortunately many men are also then told they can never father their own child. Whilst this will be the case for some men there may still be options open to them. In this episode we...

What is normal when it comes to testicles and how would you know if you have a problem? For many men they can easily think that everything down there is working properly but unless you get tested you won't necessarily know for sure! Check out the full episode out on 17/03/25 where we unpack all of this and more!

This month we have Shafi Wardack and we're talking azoospermia! Azoospermia is a confusing and devastating diagnosis for men but it's not always quite as terrible as it seems! Check out the full episode on 17/03/25

This month we bring you something a little different. This month we were joined by Tullis Matson to talk about the incredible work of Nature's safe, a charity that is working to bio bank genetic material from animals at risk of extinction. What's this got to do with male fertility? Well it's quite incredible how much technology and science has been shared between the animal and human w...

Who was Roger?? Find out in the full episode on 17/02/25

This month we're bringing you something a little different. Whilst still talking fertility we're exploring the world of conservation with Tullis Matson from Nature's safe. Yet another truly fascinating conversation. Full episode out 17/02/25

In this episode we welcomed the lovely Bev Kimminau. With so many years in the fertility industry and extensive experience as a sonographer Bev gave us some incredible insights into the world of fertility and where things have been going wrong for so long. We also got to explore what happens when you go for a testicular scan and why we need to be doing more to ensure men are part of the conversati...

Coming up this month! Do medical professionals know enough about male fertility? Are they including the men in the conversation? Check out the full episode coming up on 17/01/25

Here we go. Kicking off 2025 with more testicle talk. Coming up this month we chat with the lovely Bev Kimminau. Bev has got years of experience in the fertility sector and is a dab hand with an ultrasound machine! So, one of the many things we discussed was, what should a guy expect when it comes to getting a testicular ultrasound. Full episode out 17/01/25

What a year it's been! In January this year we recorded our first episodes in our brand new studio and so much has happened since then! In this episode we look back at what's been an amazing year of podcasting with some outstanding guests, an award and quite a few laughs! We also spent some time reflecting on some of our other achievements this year such as introducing our very own supplement and...

Coming up this month..... we took a bit of time to look back over all the awesome conversations and achievements we've had in 2024! Full episode our on 16/12/24

In this episode we were joined by the incredibly awesome Emma Whitney AKA emmatheembryologist. Emma is an embryologist with decades of experience and a real passion for what she does. You’ll find few others that are as dedicated and passionate about making a difference around patient support and education in the world of fertility. Emma gave us some insights into what goes on in the lab, what’s be...

Are we doing enough to protect the mental health of people going through fertility treatment? Would you know what to ask if you were sat with an embryologist? Emma is such a huge advocate for fertility education and making sure patients are properly cared for and informed about their choices. Check out this awesome episode out on 11/11/24

We love Emma! Emma has such a refreshing view on the role of embryologists and IVF clinics. Wouldn't it be great if everyone in the fertility world thought like this? How many men are actually sent away and given the opportunity to resolve their sperm issues? Or are most just told ICSI is the solution. Full episode out 11/11/24

We're not hovering behind that hatch!! How many men have been in that situation wondering who's behind the hatch? What even is the hatch? If you know, you know. This awesome episode with Emma Whitney is coming up November 2024 where we look behind the curtain of what actually happens in the lab.

In this incredible episode we welcomed 2 of the greats from the fertility industry, Tim Child and Jonathan Ramsay. For as long as sperm DNA fragmentation has existed it's been a source of great debate and on the patient's behalf confusion as to who's right and who's wrong. Some will say it makes no difference and ICSI is the solution anyway whilst others say it's an essential and important test. W...

What is the history of DNA fragmentation testing and are we actually clear on which test we should be using? And are all tests equal and reliable? Full episode out on 14/10/24

Should all men have a sperm DNA fragmentation test? What a question, and a tricky one to answer. And the we have the discussion of supplements! This episode is one not to be missed as we welcomed Tim Child and Jonathan Ramsay in for a head to head on sperm DNA fragmentation. Full episode out 14/10/24

In this episode we were joined by the incredible Steven Moser an interventional radiologist. Steven, amongst many other things, specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of varicocele. Steven explains in incredible detail how varicocele develop, why they're a problem and most importantly what's involved in the process of treating them. Many men are petrified about the treatment for varicocele but...

What on earth has a 1 way system got to do with fertility? In this months episode we were joined by the incredible Steven Moser who exquisitely explained how Varicocele developed and why it's such a problem! Full episode out on 16/09/24

This month it's all about varicocele. Did you know that as many as 40% of men struggling to conceive will have a varicocele? Yet many men will know nothing about it. Check out this incredible episode out on 16/09/24

We're over the moon to announce that we have won an award for our podcast. Each year the European Fertility Society host an annual competition for experts, clinics and many others to recognise achievements within the fertility industry. When we heard there was a best podcast category we had to put ourselves forward. Winners were announced at a gala event at the annual ESHRE conference where we...

What connects dogs, polar bears, inuits, humans and sperm? In this episode we welcomed the incredible Professor Richard Lea into the studio. Richard is a Professor of reproductive biology with a specialist interest in environmental toxins and fertility. This has to be one of the most incredible episodes we've ever recorded. Fascinating, scary and thought provoking (with a little bit of testhim hum...