Care Womens Centre: FACTORS AFFECTING MALE FERTILITY

According to Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, 10 to 14 percent of couples in India are not able to conceive a child naturally. Out of which 50 percent cases are due to Male Infertility. This is typically due to sexual abnormalities in male body. A man's semen quality plays a vital role for conceiving a baby in female. There can be many reasons behind male infertility like low production of sperm, abnormal sperm function and certain blockages that cause hindrance in the delivery of sperm. There are 3 major properties of male sperm: -

1. Sperm should be enough in count.

2. Testicles should produce healthy sperm.

3. Sperm should be motile enough.

Male Infertility can be irritating and stressful for many couples. There are certain factors that affect male fertility, let's see them one by one: -

INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS AND METALS

Prolonged exposure to chemicals like benzenes, toluene, pesticides, xylenes, herbicides, painting materials and organic solvents may lead to low sperm counts. Exposure to heavy metals like lead may also become reason for male infertility.

RADIATION TO X-RAYS

Does your work include exposing X-rays for longer times? Then you should be careful because it can have permanent negative effects on your semen quality and production.

OVERHEATING OF THE TESTICALS

Elevated temperatures are responsible for heating testicles which may become responsible for sperm impairment. Though there's no scientific research data to back up this argument. Sitting for longer duration, wearing tight clothes may also increase the heat in scrotum area and slightly reduce the sperm production.

SMOKING OR CONSUMING TOBACCO

It has been observed that men who smoke or chew tobacco are reported to have a lower sperm count than those who don't do any of those two. Inhaling secondhand smoke can also do the same fertility damage.

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

It's time to put halt on your alcohol consumption, as it can lower your testosterone levels for a healthy sex life. High alcohol consumption can cause erectile dysfunction and lowers the sperm production in scrotum. Liver disease caused by binge drinking may also infertility problems in male.

DEPRESSION AND EMOTIONAL STRESS

Emotional Stress releases cortisol hormone in the body which interferes with sexual processes causing low libido and sperm count. If you’re suffering from depression, you might experience low sexual energy and delayed or premature ejaculation.

OVERWEIGHT OF THE BODY

Obesity can affect the quality of sperm by impacting the sperm count. Therefore, it becomes super important to keep body fit, active and in-shape.

OVERDOING DRUG ABUSE

Anabolic steroids are taken by body building athletes to increase muscle strength and growth. These same drugs later-on become responsible for shrinking of the testicles which leads to decline in sperm production. Use of recreational drugs like marijuana or cocaine also temporarily reduce the number and quality of sperm.

These were some factors that affect the male fertility. All of these can be avoided by taking preventions, avoiding addictive substances and eating healthy diet.

If you’re a couple facing fertility issues, then contact Care Womens Centre. It’s the best IVF center in Indore with an experienced faculty.