The Male Fertility Diet: What He Eats in the 74 Days Before His Sperm Are Ready

by Dr. Leila Fazlicic, D.Ac, L.Ac | Aug 17, 2026 | Male Fertility

Evidence-based · Written by Dr. Leila Fazlicic, D.Ac, L.Ac · All key claims cited to peer-reviewed research The short answer: Sperm take roughly 74 days to develop, so the food a man eats over the next two and a half months helps build the sperm he brings to a future...

The Mediterranean Diet and Fertility: What the Research Actually Shows

by Dr. Leila Fazlicic, D.Ac, L.Ac | Aug 14, 2026 | Female Fertility

Evidence-based · Written by Dr. Leila Fazlicic, D.Ac, L.Ac · All key claims cited to peer-reviewed research The short answer: Observational studies of women trying to conceive, couples in IVF, and men’s semen quality fairly consistently associate higher...

What to Eat in the 90 Days Before Your Next IVF Cycle: A Mediterranean-Style Guide for Both Partners

by Dr. Leila Fazlicic, D.Ac, L.Ac | Aug 11, 2026 | Female Fertility

Evidence-based · Written by Dr. Leila Fazlicic, D.Ac, L.Ac · All key claims cited to peer-reviewed research The short answer: The best-studied way of eating before IVF is a Mediterranean-style pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, fish, olive oil, and...

Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing: Cost, How to Get It, and What Your DFI Number Means

by Dr. Leila Fazlicic, D.Ac, L.Ac | Aug 5, 2026 | Sperm DNA Fragmentation

The short answer: In the U.S., a sperm DNA fragmentation test typically runs about $100–$600 depending on the method and lab, usually paid out of pocket. Results are commonly read as: below 20% generally optimal, 20–30% elevated, above 30% high — one...

When IVF Keeps Failing: Why It’s Time to Look Beyond the “Female Factor” and Consider His Sperm DNA

by Dr. Leila Fazlicic, D.Ac, L.Ac | Jul 14, 2026 | Sperm DNA Fragmentation

Evidence-based · Written by Dr. Leila Fazlicic, D.Ac, L.Ac · All key claims cited to peer-reviewed research The short answer: sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) is damage to the genetic material inside sperm that a standard semen analysis never measures — a man can have...