Does exercise lead to male infertility? Let's take a look at the factors that lead to male infertility

Age

Generally speaking, male sperm motility changes in a parabola with age, and 20-40 years old is the best time for its vitality, which is also the "golden period of fertility" for men. After the age of 40, the sperm motility of men will decline at an annual rate of 0.7%, and there will be more and more deformed sperm. After the age of 60, 85% of the sperm may be deformed.

Smoking and drinking

Smoking has a great impact on sperm motility. Foreign studies have shown that compared with non-smokers, smokers have significantly reduced the main indicators of semen quality, and sperm deformity rate has also significantly increased. Alcohol has a direct impact on male testes, and long-term excessive drinking can lead to testicular atrophy and a decrease in semen quality.

motion

Research has found that excessive obesity in men can lead to an increase in temperature in the groin and damage sperm growth. Moderate exercise can help improve sperm motility, balance body hormone levels, especially maintain the level of androgen secretion. However, vigorous exercise, such as marathons and long-distance cycling, may still affect the growth environment of sperm.

temperature

Long term habits such as wearing tight pants, steaming saunas, soaking in hot baths, and placing laptops on the legs can lead to poor local heat dissipation, causing an increase in scrotal temperature, thereby reducing sperm production and vitality.