Men’s side of infertility experience, Noise pollution and your health

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scientist picks up a vial containing frozen donor sperm samples
In this Tuesday, May 15, 2018, photo, scientist Fabrice De Bond picks up a vial containing frozen donor sperm samples in a lab at Melbourne IVF in Melbourne, Australia. Wong Maye-E/AP Photo

Infertility can impact the non-child-bearing adult in a potential family too. We discuss what infertility can be like for men. Then a Harvard-based researcher explains how exposure to lots of noise can impact health and well-being.

Featured in this Show

  • What is infertility like for men?

    Much of the conversation around infertility focuses on the experiences of women and moms-to-be. What about men who want to be dads… and have not been able to achieve that goal? A male infertility doctor tells us about his patients’ experiences and options for men.

  • How noise pollution affects your health

    A number of studies in recent years show links between cardiovascular health and exposure to high levels of noise. We talk with a Harvard-based researcher about how noise pollution can affect people’s well-being.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Dr. Daniel Williams Guest
  • Charlie Roscoe Guest

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