Sperm is the most important carrier for a man to pass on his family. Whenever an army of sperm kills an egg, only the strongest, most energetic and fastest “lucky one” is likely to be accepted by the egg. If unfortunately the male sperm count is too low, too many deformed sperm, the eggs in the “dwarf inside the general”, breeding a not so high quality offspring, is not the result that the male would like to see.
Habit 1: Wearing pants should be careful
Not only does the “father-to-be” need to pay attention, but the adolescent boys who are developing faster should also not be ignored. Don’t wear too tight pants, and certainly not too tight underwear. Tight pants, synthetic materials and high temperatures have all been shown to affect male fertility. So find a pair of cotton boxer shorts that hang loosely! Male experts explain that in the evolutionary stage of masculinity, the testicles are contained in the scrotum and “hang alone” for the important reason that the temperature of the testicles is lower than the body temperature so that they can work properly.
Under normal circumstances, the temperature of the scrotum is 33°C, 4°C lower than the body temperature! This temperature is the most suitable for the growth and development of the testicles, and is also the best environment for the growth of the “tadpoles”. Remember, whether at work, at home or in the driver’s seat, sitting for a long time will raise the temperature of the scrotum, which will affect the production of sperm. If you have a sedentary job, take frequent breaks and try to choose activities that don’t require sitting when you have free time. This is especially true for occupations such as office clerks and drivers.
Habit 2: Say no to saunas and hot tubs
The best temperature for male testicles to produce sperm is around 36°C. If this temperature is reached or exceeded, the production of spermatozoa will be inhibited and the vitality of the sperm already produced will be reduced. For men who often take hot baths, especially those with hot baths above 40°C, sperm quality will decrease to varying degrees.
Saunas, steam rooms, and hot water sitz baths all raise the temperature of the male scrotum, causing the testicles to be in a high temperature state for a long time, and when the testicular temperature is above 40°C for a long time, sperm vitality will be greatly reduced. Especially for men who have not had children, they should pay attention to reduce the number and duration of hot water baths, and change the sitz bath to shower.
Habit 3: Don’t drink a lot of alcohol
Alcohol has a strong stimulating effect on sperm cells, which can damage sperm and affect the development of the embryo. Long-term heavy drinking can cause male fertility decline. It has been proven that alcohol can slow down the synthesis of testosterone and affect the normal metabolism of testosterone, resulting in low gonad function and affecting the production of sperm and the quality of semen.
Some people in Western countries like to drink heavily, often on Sundays to get drunk, and the babies born after having intercourse at night are called “Sunday babies”. These babies are often very weak, stunted, or even deformed or demented. Therefore, it is best for men to drink less or even no alcohol two or three months before planning to conceive to ensure the quality of sperm. If you drink too much alcohol for a long time, it may also cause impotence or sexual incompetence.
Habit 4: No medication
Modern medicine is increasingly developed, the application of drugs is very common, drugs in the treatment of disease at the same time will also produce some adverse should. According to clinical observations, there are many drugs on sperm production, men’s sexual function and other adverse effects. The extent of the effect depends on a variety of factors, such as the dose of the drug, the length of time to take the drug and so on. The sensitivity of the individual is also an important reason.
At present, according to clinical research, the following types of drugs have a greater impact on men’s fertility: chemical drugs for the treatment of tumors, anti-hypertensive drugs, sedatives, anesthetics, androgens and estrogens, anti-gastric acid drugs, traditional Chinese medicine (Lei Gong Vine, camphor, musk, etc.).
Habit 5: Environmental factors also need to pay extra attention
In modern society, the male “tadpoles” to face the environmental problems are getting bigger and bigger, in the face of spring dream class of the fundamental Hagen meeting, expect to change the climate to improve the sperm, I am afraid that the human race has long been extinct. Therefore, the only way to protect sperm is to start with the little things you can do around you, pay attention to protection from electromagnetic radiation and white pollution.
For some high-risk industries, such as high temperature, high radioactivity, decoration, pesticide production and some contact with toxic substances such as mercury, lead, phosphorus and other toxic substances. Sperm count and vitality can be greatly damaged if there is a lack of protective measures. Car exhaust, white pollution, and even the common disposable lunch boxes can be the “culprit”.
Habit 6: Resolve to quit smoking
In most men’s impression, smoking is closely related to lung cancer, heart disease and other diseases, but I do not know that the nicotine in cigarettes in the destruction of our respiratory system is also the enemy of sperm production. The nicotine in cigarettes can kill sperm, cause sperm stunting, deformed, defective sperm account for a higher proportion, and can even cause chromosomal mutations in sperm, resulting in genetic changes.
If the smoking age is too long, the number of cigarettes per day is greater than one pack, it will directly cause the semen thiocyanic acid content to increase, thus inhibiting the sperm motility. It was found that the longer you smoke and the more you smoke, the lower the number of sperm, the higher the sperm malformation rate, and the lower the sperm motility. If you are ready to have a healthy baby, it is best to give up the bad habit of smoking 3 months to 6 months before you plan to conceive.
Habit 7: Monitor your weight
BMI (Body Mass Index, also known as Body Mass Index, or BMI for short), is a number derived by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared, and is a standard commonly used internationally to measure how fat or thin the human body is and whether it is healthy. The ideal index for Asians is 18.5 to 22.9, but recent studies by scientists have found that obesity not only causes a high incidence of cardiovascular diseases, but also has a huge negative impact on the production of sperm.
Scientists have analyzed that too much or too little fat can disrupt the normal production of sex hormones, which will lower the number of male sperm and increase the percentage of abnormal sperm. If a man’s body mass index is in the normal range (20-25), he will most likely produce a large number of high-quality sperm.
Habit 8: How often is better to have sex
The testicles in a man’s body are always producing a constant stream of sperm, so how do you determine the highest quality of sperm at the time of childbirth? Of course, frequent sex and ejaculation can lead to a decrease in sperm count, resulting in fewer sperm available for the egg to choose from in a single entry into a woman’s body. Therefore, it is beneficial and necessary for men to abstain from sex properly until they are ready to have children.
In the male body, it takes about 70 days for primary sperm cells to be produced and then about 20 days or so to reach maturity. At the same time, the sperm in the body also undergoes superiority and elimination, and sperm that have been generated for too long will naturally die out and be absorbed by the body. Therefore, when preparing for childbirth, it is best for men to abstain from sex for about 3 months to ensure that the sperm in the body undergoes a hit of renewal and circulation. Cure the frequency of sex, 1-3 times a week is considered by experts to be the most ideal frequency of sex.
Habit 9: Communicate with your doctor
Any man who needs to have children can have a semen “checkup” and be given advice by a medical professional on how to treat or adjust his daily habits.
If you have doubts about your fertility and feel that your sperm is not healthy, then go to your doctor for a consultation. A simple examination of your semen and an understanding of your overall health should provide some useful assistance.
In addition, if your semen report indicates oligospermia, in addition to the above precautions, you can also take vitamin E, vitamin C, eat small tomatoes, nuts and seafood, live a regular life, and exercise in moderation to help improve semen parameters. If there are round cells in semen
If there are more round cells in the semen, there may be reproductive system infection, further leukocyte testing can be performed, and after the infection is diagnosed, antibiotics can be taken for effective treatment.