[0.59] Brigid and Dr Pat introduce Urologist A/Prof Darren Katz.

[2.22] A/Prof Darren explains why men are often delayed in their diagnosed of sperm related issues.

[3.36] A/Prof Darren talks about what a semen analysis is, why it is used and what is tested.

[7.45] Dr Pat asks A/Prof Darren about the morphology of a semen analysis.

[11.00] Brigid asks about the new WHO guidelines and A/Prof Darren talks about the reasons behind these guideline changes.

[12.18] A/Prof Darren talks about how sperm swims.

[12.58] Dr Pat talks about when a male’s role in fertility is investigated and what a patient should expect when their fertility is being investigated.

[14.45] Dr Pat and A/Prof Darren talks about men usually being more resistance to having their fertility investigated, and A/Prof Darren talks about the new guidelines that will coming into practice.

[16.54] Brigid asks Dr Pat what the next steps are after a male comes back with a poor semen analysis and Dr Pat talks about the different steps that are taken for different results and when someone would be referred to a urologist.

[18.22] Brigid asks A/Prof Darren about the difference between a urologist’s and endocrinologist’s help at this point and who people usually see first. A/Prof Darren talks about how it is very dependent on each situation and specialist, and how male fertility urologist are quite rare in Australia and New Zealand. A/Prof Darren talks about when he thinks that patients with poor semen analysis results need to be referred to a urologist for further help.

[24.02] A/Prof Darren explains what a mild semen analysis result is and the next steps that people may take after getting this result.

[26.18] A/Prof Darren discusses different lifestyle factors that can impact male fertility and the changes that can be made to make a difference.

[29.19] Dr Pat asks A/Prof Darren why when he sends a couple with known male fertility issues off for IVF the first test result, he gets back is usually a Y micro deletion test, and he asks A/Prof Darren why this is.

[29.49] A/Prof Darren talks about what this test is for and why it is done.

[32.17] A/Prof Darren gives his top tips to help a healthy male have healthy sperm.

[36.10] Dr Pat explains the acronyms FSH and LH and AMH.