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#52 - Male fertility check-up. Expert explains! | Prof. Dr. Gralf Popken at Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

Professor Dr. Gralf Popken is one of Germany's leading experts in the field of vasectomy and vasectomy reversal. In this episode, he speaks with Dr. Jonathan Apasu about myths, medical facts, and personal motivations surrounding male fertility control. Learn how the procedure is performed, what really lies behind "permanent infertility," and under what circumstances reversal is possible.

Topics in this episode:

  • What really happens during a vasectomy

  • Why the procedure has no effect on libido or testosterone

  • The most common myths about male sterilization

  • Reversal via vasovasostomy – when and how it works

  • Sperm quality, lifestyle and modern fertility problems

If you want to find out if a vasectomy is right for you – listen now! 🎧

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