On this week’s Daddyhood, Colton and Jordan are live from the HLTH conference in Las Vegas (quick note: this episode was recorded live at the conference in a loud convention hall—so you may hear some background noise throughout!!) with two leaders in fertility care: Dr. Asima Ahmad, co-founder & CMO of Carrot Fertility, and Dr. Josh Halpern, Chief Scientific Officer at Posterity Health.
Colton shares his own “no sperm” diagnosis and the shame and confusion that came with it, while the doctors break down the basics every guy should know: why male-factor infertility is more common than people think, how lifestyle choices impact sperm health, and why TRT can completely shut sperm production down.
They also cover when men should actually get tested, how to safely come off testosterone, and why sperm health is a window into overall men’s health. Plus, an inside look at the changing landscape of fertility benefits, access, and support for all families—including LGBTQ+ parents.
A clear, honest guide for anyone beginning (or preparing for) their fertility journey.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Live from HLTH in Las Vegas – welcome back to Daddyhood!
00:00:57 Meet Dr. Asima Ahmad (Carrot Fertility) & Dr. Josh Halpern (Posterity Health)
00:03:26 How the stigma around fertility testing—especially for men—is (slowly) changing
00:06:55 Colton’s “no sperm” diagnosis and lifestyle changes that actually help
00:10:40 When should men start getting their fertility checked? (and what that looks like)
00:12:40 Employer benefits, insurance & the current corporate / regulatory landscape for family building
00:18:05 Why you shouldn’t take testosterone/TRT if you’re trying to start a family
00:25:47 Getting off TRT safely: Clomid, “rehab” for your hormones & finding the right specialist
00:30:14 Why sperm health is a powerful window into overall men’s health
00:32:55 The #1 thing everyone should do when starting a fertility journey
00:34:24 Making fertility care more accessible & inclusive (LGBTQ+ families, surrogacy, adoption & more)
00:39:40 Favorite patient stories
00:42:43 How to work with Posterity Health & bring Carrot Fertility benefits to your company
00:45:00 Thank you for listening!
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*Carrot Fertility: Carrot provides inclusive, modern fertility and family-forming benefits for people around the world—supporting everything from testing and treatment to adoption and surrogacy. Learn more at https://www.get-carrot.com.
*Posterity Health: Posterity Health is the only virtual clinic focused solely on male reproductive health, offering expert testing, guidance, and care to help families grow faster and more confidently. Explore services at https://www.posterityhealth.com.
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