In this episode, Professor Rod Mitchell discusses the critical factors influencing fertility and reproductive health, emphasising that these factors begin much earlier than adulthood. He explores how early life experiences, environmental impacts, and medical treatments can affect future fertility.

The conversation also delves into the importance of fertility preservation for children undergoing cancer treatment and the innovative techniques being developed in this field. Additionally, the episode addresses the ongoing decline in male fertility rates, and gives an insight into the future of reproductive health research.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Fertility is influenced by factors that begin before birth meaning fetal development and early life are crucial for future fertility
• Environmental factors impact reproductive health and conflicting information can be overwhelming, especially for pregnant women
• Male fertility is declining, but it might not be as bad as we think
• Fertility preservation is vital for children with cancer and recent successes in fertility preservation provide hope

To discover more about Rod’s work you can find him on LinkedIn or follow him on X @RodTMitchell.

You should also run out immediately and buy tickets to his upcoming Edinburgh Festival show 'SPERMAGEDDON - 30 Minutes to Save Humankind' at the Stand Comedy Club!

Hosted by Dr. Erin Williams @DrErinWill

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