006: Daddy Issues

This Father’s Day, the Green Docs talk to renowned fertility specialist Dr. Ravi Gada about the often-neglected “other half of the equation”: male fertility.  In addition to “a guy’s guide to getting pregnant,” you’ll hear about the latest trends in fertility care – from at-home testing using artificial intelligence, to how fertility labs protect growing embryos from the dangers of wildfire smoke. Oh, and there’s some good news about jacuzzis and the boxers-briefs debate.

Nate and Bruce cover news of air conditioning being required in L.A. housing and a solar-powered boat that’s keeping tons of trash out of the ocean! And, speaking of cajones, did you know that both Robert Dinero and Al Pacino are becoming fathers again- in their 80’s? You’ll also meet another Italian father, Nate’s dad Dr. Gregg DeNicola, who talks about the Mediterranean diet, homegrown basil, and the joys of helping guys become first-time fathers. 

Links:

KLTA News: L.A. City Council votes to mandate air conditioning in all rental units
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/l-a-city-council-votes-on-mandating-air-conditioning-in-all-rental-units/

LA Times: Trash interceptor weathers the storms, sparing Pacific from thousands of pounds of garbage
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-21/ballona-creek-trash-interceptor-pacific-garbage-storm-runoff

CNN: Robert De Niro reacts to Al Pacino becoming a father again at 83
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/02/entertainment/robert-de-niro-al-pacino-baby/index.html

Healthline: The Mediterranean Diet 101
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mediterranean-diet-meal-plan

BBC: How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230327-how-pollution-is-causing-a-male-fertility-crisis

Dr. Ravi Gada on “The Bradshaw Bunch: Terry Bradshaw Has Too Much Fun At Rachel’s Fertility Appointment”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylumazWgpKs

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Committee Opinion on Toxic Environmental Exposures; lead author: Nate DeNicola
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2021/07/reducing-prenatal-exposure-to-toxic-environmental-agents

ACOG Patient Frequently Asked Questions Toxic Chemicals: Steps to Stay Safer Before and During Pregnancy
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/toxic-chemicals-steps-to-stay-safer-before-and-during-pregnancy

New York Times: Why air pollution is a particular threat to pregnant women
Interview with Nate DeNicola
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/06/08/us/canada-wildfires-air-quality-smoke#why-air-pollution-is-a-particular-threat-to-pregnant-women

Drink Monday: Zero Alcohol Spirits
https://drinkmonday.co

Ritual Tequila Alternative
https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/products/ritual-tequila-alternative

Your Guy’s Guide to Gynecology
your guys guide to gynecology