GUYnecology: The History of Male Reproductive Health with Rene Almeling

Professor René Almeling, a Yale University sociologist and author of Guynecology: The Missing Science of Men’s Reproductive Health, joins to discuss the overlooked history of male reproductive health and why it has not received the same medical attention as female reproductive health.

Professor Almeling shares insights from her research on how societal and medical perceptions of male fertility have evolved over time. The conversation explores disparities in reproductive care between men and women, the role of cultural expectations in shaping these differences, and how medicine has historically focused on female fertility while largely ignoring the reproductive contributions and risks for men.

Topics discussed include:

• The historical reasons why male reproductive health has been under-researched and underfunded
• How scientific advancements in fertility have primarily focused on women, despite evidence that male fertility is equally important
• The long-standing assumption that reproduction is a female responsibility and how that impacts fertility treatments today
• How sperm health is influenced by environmental exposures, lifestyle choices, and overall health
• What needs to change in the medical field to ensure men receive proper reproductive care

Read the full show notes on my website.

Find Professor Almeling's website here. 

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