Sperm counts in Western men have plummeted by more than half in the last 40 years, according to a Hebrew University study.
While scientists are unable to pinpoint a specific cause, research have revealed that certain lifestyle factors have a significant impact on a man’s sperm count. The good news is that those levels aren’t usually permanent.
It takes 60 to 90 days for sperm to mature normally. That indicates that the negative consequences of poor lifestyle choices can be reversed in as little as two or three months.
Here are some of the most prevalent behaviors that cause his sperm count to drop, as well as what you can do about it.
In other words, use it or lose it. Males should ejaculate once or twice a week to maintain output, according to health experts.
Exposure to high temperatures
Heat has been shown to impact sperm production. Hot tubs, heated car seats, and even laptops are all problems, but laptops are one of the most popular producers of heat. Laptop computers have the ability to cook sperm.
It’s also worth noting that certain jobs that require a lot of heat, such working as a chef in a hot kitchen or as a firefighter in a non-breathable suit, can reduce sperm count.
Smoking
Tobacco or marijuana use can lower sperm count, effectiveness, and quality. Toxins and pollutants travel from the lungs to the testicles via the circulatory system.
Stopping smoking for a few months has been found to have an effect on sperm count in studies.
Getting agitated
Due to the subjective nature of stress, it’s difficult to quantify its effects, but fertility experts urge that men strive to reduce it.
Men who are anxious are more likely to have decreased sperm counts, according to research.
Increased levels of the hormone glucocorticoid are linked to stress, and this can have a deleterious impact on testosterone and sperm production.
Anti-anxiety or antidepressant medicines can exacerbate the condition. “A number of drugs can cause erectile dysfunction and have an impact on the volume of ejaculate produced.
Wearing a pair of briefs or a pair of tight pants
It is not advisable to wear underwear or apparel that clings the scrotal sac tight to the body.
The testicles are positioned where they are because the optimal temperature for sperm generation is a few degrees lower than body temperature.
The testicles can’t regulate temperature to allow for healthy sperm when they’re held too close to the body.
