Reproductive Ruin: Why Fertility Is Declining at Record Rates
Sep 05, 2025
The Overpopulation Lie
We’ve been told the world is overcrowded, that humanity must shrink, and that our very existence is the problem. 


But the truth is exactly the opposite: birthrates have fallen below replacement, sperm counts have been cut in half, and global fertility is in freefall.
In this episode of The True Health Report, Dr. Andrew Kaufman dismantles the false narrative of “overpopulation” and reveals the real story… a fertility collapse accelerating across the globe.
Chemical Castration
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals — from plastics and pesticides to flame retardants and heavy metals — have infiltrated our most intimate biology.
These toxins are now found in semen, in eggs, and even in menstrual fluid. They disrupt hormones, deform sperm, and poison the fluids of reproduction.
At the same time, the cholesterol myth has deprived us of the raw materials needed to create sex hormones, and the data is pretty clear. 

Low cholesterol doesn’t extend life, It shortens it, and it cripples fertility in the process.
Yet for decades, we’ve been told to drive cholesterol lower and lower, sabotaging the very foundation of human reproduction.
Engineered Fertility Collapse
The numbers don’t lie. Since the 1970s, global sperm counts have plummeted by more than 50%. 

Testosterone levels are crashing across every age group. Women’s fertility has fallen from over five children per lifetime to less than two. And the trend line points toward extinction, not overpopulation.
This isn’t chance, it’s not random, it’s the numerous toxins, chemicals, and false medical narratives designed to weaken humanity at its core.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Are we overpopulated? (here’s what the data actually shows)
01:30 – The testosterone freefall: how modern life is castrating men
03:22 – Why men today produce half the sperm their grandfathers did
05:08 – How fertility rates are below replacement (and dropping fast)
07:09 – The real culprits behind the fertility collapse
17:44 – The real cause of “STDs” they don’t want you to know
19:08 – How to reclaim your fertility naturally
24:19 – The “dangerous fat” you actually need to create life
29:16 – How we can defy the decline and reclaim our reproductive health
Links
A Population-Level Decline in Serum Testosterone Levels in American Men
What is driving the global decline of human fertility?
Total Fertility Rates by State and Race and Hispanic Origin: United States, 2017
Impact of environmental toxin exposure on male fertility potential
Toxic Environmental Chemicals in Human Semen: Analytical Method and Case Studies
Persistent organic pollutants and semen quality: The LIFE Study
Exploring the Occurrence of Organic Contaminants in Human Semen
Human Excretion of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether Flame Retardants: Blood, Urine, and Sweat Study
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Toxicity and Human Health Review
Human Elimination of Phthalate Compounds: Blood, Urine, and Sweat (BUS) Study
Human Excretion of Bisphenol A: Blood, Urine, and Sweat (BUS) Study
Why is Vegetable Oil Unhealthy?
LA Content in Common Cooking Oils
Total cholesterol and all-cause mortality by sex and age
Association between low density lipoprotein cholesterol and all-cause mortality
Transcript
Hello everyone, and welcome. I have a very important topic to discuss today: fertility. I’ll also share a hypothesis about sexually transmitted diseases in the context of terrain theory.
International organizations, major news outlets, and figures like the United Nations and Bill Gates want us to believe we face a population crisis of overpopulation, framed within public health narratives and climate change. But if we look at the data, we see a very different story. Fertility is in crisis, and in many countries—including Western nations—it’s already below replacement levels.
Let’s start with hormone levels. In men, total testosterone has declined significantly over the past several decades. Data comparing the late 1980s, the 1990s, and the early 2000s show that testosterone levels are not only lower in younger men, but also continue to decline later in life rather than stabilizing as they once did. This shift represents a major health concern.
Sperm counts tell a similar story. In 1973, the average count was 101 million sperm per milliliter. By 2018, it had dropped by more than half. Recent studies show the rate of decline is accelerating, mirroring the testosterone trend.
Globally, fertility has also dropped. In the 1960s, women averaged over five children in their reproductive years; now it’s fewer than two and a half. In wealthier nations, the rates are even lower. For example, by 2017, U.S. fertility was already 16% below replacement levels, and it has continued to decline. If this trajectory continues, populations could face collapse.
What’s driving this? A major factor is endocrine-disrupting chemicals. These are foreign compounds that interfere with our natural hormone systems. Xenoestrogens, for example, can mimic or block estrogen, alter its synthesis, or disrupt receptor function. Common culprits include pesticides, herbicides, plasticizers like BPA and phthalates, and heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. Many of these compounds have been found directly in human semen, ovarian follicular fluid, and even menstrual fluid, strongly suggesting they play a role in declining fertility.
Persistent organic pollutants like flame retardants, PFAS (“forever chemicals”), and microplastics are also implicated. Microplastics in particular may act as carriers for toxic substances, embedding themselves in tissues and compounding the problem. Studies consistently show these toxins in reproductive fluids, where they directly impact sperm quality, egg health, and overall reproductive function.
This leads to a related hypothesis: so-called sexually transmitted diseases may actually be the result of toxic exposures passed through sexual fluids. Sexual activity involves microtrauma to genital tissues, which could allow these toxins to penetrate and cause lesions or ulcers mistaken for infections.
There is some hope, however. Many of these endocrine-disrupting chemicals can be cleared relatively quickly if exposure is reduced. Sweating—through saunas, exercise, or other methods—is an effective way to eliminate water-soluble toxins. Awareness of sources is crucial: textiles treated with flame retardants, food packaging, plastics heated in microwaves, and even furniture can all contribute. Identifying and eliminating these exposures is essential.
Diet is the other side of the equation. Seed oils, once used as machine lubricants, are now a dominant part of the food supply. Their rise parallels the obesity epidemic, and they contain linoleic acid that accumulates in body fat with a long half-life. This reduces the availability of healthy fats needed for hormone production. Cholesterol is the precursor for sex hormones, vitamin D, and new cells. Without enough cholesterol and saturated fat, fertility and overall survival suffer.
Mainstream guidelines push for total cholesterol under 200 and LDL under 100, but the data shows the lowest mortality occurs at total cholesterol levels just above 220. Below 200, mortality risk rises sharply. Similarly, low LDL is associated with higher all-cause mortality. In other words, cholesterol that’s too low is detrimental to both health and fertility.
In my opinion, two main culprits drive the fertility crisis:
Widespread exposure to persistent, hormone-disrupting toxins and nutritional deficiencies of cholesterol and saturated fats, which prevent the body from producing essential hormones.
Both issues can be addressed. Reducing exposure to toxins, supporting detoxification through sweating and fat metabolism, and embracing a diet higher in healthy fats and cholesterol are practical steps toward restoring fertility and health.
Even if you live clean, toxins are unavoidable—from plastics, synthetic fibers, personal care products, or medical procedures. Many lodge deep in tissues and require targeted strategies to eliminate. That’s why I developed the Ultimate Detox Protocol, a free 30-day roadmap for a nature-based detox using pine, nutrition, and daily practices. Participants have reported major improvements in energy, focus, digestion, and chronic symptoms.
Your health is your responsibility. Begin by reducing toxins, supporting your body’s elimination pathways, and restoring proper nutrition. This is the best starting point to reverse the fertility decline and reclaim true health.
Thank you for listening, and I’ll see you in the next True Health Report.
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