The fertility process is so extraordinarily unique and so important. Yet many young men and women are unaware that we are also currently experiencing a fertility epidemic. When you're ready to have a kid, it's becoming less easy to conceive, and many people only realize they have a problem by the time it takes a lot of money and effort to fix.

If you plan on having children, don't be afraid to discuss this with your doctor—even if you're currently unattached. A simple test, like a blood test or an ultrasound, can uncover potential problems. Ask for a fertility consultation if you want to catch any conception roadblocks sooner rather than later.

How are men experiencing this fertility crisis? Sperm counts have declined by almost 60% over the past few decades. If this rate of decline continues, men in significantly impacted areas will be completely infertile by 2060. Environmental pollutants and endocrine disruptors are the most likely culprit.

Men today also have lower than optimal testosterone levels. A sedentary lifestyle, a poor diet, chronic stress, and use of substances like alcohol are all contributing factors to this. Cortisol, the major stress hormone, can disrupt your body in ways that significantly impact a man or woman's ability to conceive.

A savvy fertility doctor might look into your mitochondria. Your mitochondria are responsible for using cholesterol to make testosterone. There are quite a few viral illnesses that impact your mitochondria including mononucleosis, Lyme disease, and COVID-19. If you're experiencing infertility, have your doctor check your mitochondria for answers.

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