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Everything you need to know about supporting sperm health through nutrition, lifestyle and targeted supplementation in one expert-led, free online session:
Monday 29th June @ 8pm (BST)
Male fertility is still too often treated as a side note in the trying to conceive journey, even though male factor is involved in around half of fertility challenges.3 That can leave men feeling overlooked, under-informed and unsure what practical steps will genuinely make a difference.
Our free online webinar is designed to change that. Join Raquel Monroy, Zita West Fertility Nutritionist, on Monday 29th June at 8pm for an evidence-led session focused on what sperm health really means and how to support it through nutrition, lifestyle and targeted supplementation.
This webinar is open to men who are trying to conceive, those preparing for fertility treatment, and partners who want a clearer understanding of how male fertility fits into the bigger picture. Whether you are just starting out or looking for the next right step, the aim is to leave you feeling informed, supported and more confident about what to do next.
Raquel Monroy is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, trained at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, with additional specialist training in fertility nutrition through the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Her advanced study reflects a deep commitment to clinical excellence and the highest standards of evidence-based nutritional therapy for fertility.
From her private clinic near Manchester, Raquel supports clients across the UK and internationally. She works with single women and couples to uncover the root causes of their fertility challenges, using functional testing and fully personalised nutrition and lifestyle protocols. Her approach empowers clients with clarity, confidence, and a tailored roadmap designed to optimise their fertility and enhance their chances of conception.
In the UK, around 1 in 7 couples experience difficulty conceiving, and male factor infertility can be a significant part of that picture.34 Some estimates suggest pure male factor accounts for around 30% of infertility cases, which shows just how important it is to look at sperm health directly rather than treating it as secondary.4
Research has also highlighted a longer-term shift in sperm health, with global sperm counts reported to have fallen substantially over recent decades and the rate of decline appearing to have accelerated since 2000.12 That sounds worrying, but it is not a message of helplessness. It is a reminder that sperm health deserves proper attention, and that informed changes can still be worthwhile.
The session includes a 15-minute live Q&A at the end, giving you the chance to hear expert answers to the questions that come up most often. We will also provide a Typeform where you can submit questions in advance so the session can be shaped around what people most want to understand.
Submit your questions in advance here.
Zita West is a fertility nutrition brand. This webinar provides general nutritional education. It is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Raquel is unable to answer questions relating to a specific individual's unique medical history, diagnosis or treatment requirements. Please discuss specific medical concerns with your GP or fertility consultant.
This webinar is for men trying to conceive, men preparing for fertility treatment, and partners who want a clearer understanding of sperm health and the practical steps that may support it.
DNA fragmentation measures damage within sperm DNA. It is not always part of first-line testing, but it may be worth discussing with your clinician in cases such as recurrent pregnancy loss, unexplained infertility or repeated poor outcomes.7
Because sperm development takes around 64 to 74 days, most meaningful changes are assessed over 10 to 12 weeks rather than a few days or weeks.56
Research suggests that targeted nutrition, antioxidant support and lifestyle changes may improve semen parameters in some men, particularly when oxidative stress is part of the picture.89 Results vary, but the evidence supports taking this area seriously.
There is unlikely to be one single reason. The research points towards a combination of dietary shifts, environmental exposures, lifestyle factors and wider health changes over time.12
Not necessarily. Vaping may still expose the body to compounds linked with oxidative stress and potential sperm damage, so it should not be assumed to be fertility-safe.11
Spermatogenesis is the process of producing new sperm. The 74-day figure matters because it gives a realistic timeframe for when changes in diet, supplementation and lifestyle may begin to show in developing sperm.56
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