Does Age Affect Male Fertility? - Fertile Minds

Women are often told to have babies early, but is there a biological clock ticking for men too? Dr Frank Quinn, fertility specialist with IVFAustralia, discusses male fertility and whether getting older can impact sperm and men's chances of having a baby later in life.

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[jamesbedukodjograham]

Thanks Doctor for this special Video in the year 2022

[camila]

These are breakthrough information for humanity! Thank you so much for debunking the myths around male fertility - at least 90% of the world population still believes that male fertility is infallible and eternal!! I always felt something wasn't right about that information and I was right!!! Much gratitude to you Dr Frank Quinn for empowering the population with the Truth about our Health! Much appreciated

[BlueOceanSky]

What this video doesn’t address is the percentage percentage increases. What’s the percentage chance of fertility issues from 25 to 65. The meta-analysis will show that the overall risks of fertility issues for men is still relatively low even as they approach 65. Yes the chances double or triple, but the overall chance is still low. We’re literally going from 1% to 5%.

Also, lifestyle choices play a big part. If we’re talking about a man who’s 45, non smoker, works out, healthy body weight and healthy optimal testosterone, LH, and FSH levels, they’re very unlikely to have fertility nor dna abnormality issues.

[hollytimlick]

The short answer is YES! My man is 46, and can't get anything done. What makes me mad is the fact that he has never once had a kid of his own. What really pisses me off is the fact that Medicaid don't cover treatment, but it will cover for a sex change operation in Michigan. Our governor is really a sick person. 😡

[ourtruth]

2:20 for all the red pullers out there, please be realistic.

[michellemichelle]

Short answer: Yes.
Long answer; Yes, sperm quality decreases significantly after 30-35, as much as 54% from 30-50. If sperm quality is highest before 25, imagine how significant this is. Having the ability to impregnate someone does not equate to producing healthy offspring.

Edit: wow, floored. Who’d have thought that it takes *two* healthy parents to better ensure chances of healthy offspring. 🙄 *sarcasm*
Don’t tell the manosphere this. They’ll find a way to turn it around or deny it.

[afreenshaik]

If a male have diabetes in their 20's. So does it effect on their sperm count???

[AnandanJohnSimon]

I'm going to be 46 this year still single and happy plus happy to know I've passed the age to get married and have children.

[bashirhassan]

I'm so glad Dr Ogie I met on YouTube channel I really appreciate you and your work for helping me eradicate my fertility problem thanks doc.

[jamesbedukodjograham]

This worries me because I am now of about 40 years of age.

[DharmendraSingh-lzup]

I am 50 yrs of age please help how should I improve my sperm quality, now I want baby

[adrianhall]

I know a guy that's 57 and has a 6 year old son with a 38 year old woman, and this child is ahead of his time.
He was having conversations with adults like no other children i know, and he goes to a private school and his grades are mostly A's.
So i'm not convinced by what's being said here.

[Gingy]

So crazy how men were always throwing women's "biological clocks" in their faces, but never stop to gain knowledge on their own biological clocks, well, there's a good reason most sperm banks don't take donors past the age of 39😂

[jimcanterak]

So since I am approaching 33, and there is zero chance I will have kids before 35, should I just give up and die?

[Dragon_Gaming]

Does smoking have any effect on sperm quality? I’m 34 and I’ve been smoking for 17 years but I only smoke half a pack a day give or take (10-12 cigs). I’m gonna be honest I don’t really exercise to much and I kind of just eat whatever I’m not that health conscience. Also my girlfriend is 41 and we’ve been sleeping together on and off for like 3 years and she’s never gotten pregnant yet. 🤔

[victoredmonds]

Doesn’t matter if it’s a biological clock for men or not. There’s a life clock. If you still making babies at 60 or 70 you’d have to live to 80 possibly 90 just to see your child get through grade school. It’s not fair to give that child so little time with his dad.

[vkayysmoto]

My father is 70s and just had a baby healthy

[AnandanJohnSimon]

I'm happy knowing I can't have children since I've reached 46.

[jamesbedukodjograham]

Male Fertility Is stable even after the age of 40 out there.

[bashirhassan]

I'm so glad Dr Ogie I met on YouTube channel I really appreciate you and your work for helping me eradicate my fertility problem thanks doc..