Post Date November, 17 2024
How do men protect their sperm? If you want to get pregnant, healthy male sperm is essential, and for many infertile men, it is mainly due to low sperm motility or dead sperm. So, how do men protect their sperm?
Sperm is a nutrient in the male body. It is an organic substance. The vitality of sperm affects the probability of successful pregnancy. So, what factors disrupt sperm activity and reduce people's fertility? Experts say that if you want to protect sperm, you should pay attention to the following points.
1. Tobacco and alcohol are great enemies of sperm
Smoking and alcohol abuse are enemies of sperm. Some men are very sensitive to the toxins in cigarettes, especially the germ cells in the testes. Nicotine in cigarettes can reduce the secretion of sex hormones and kill sperm.
An Australian chemist said that once men quit smoking, the levels of sex hormones in their blood will increase. A doctor in Hungary claims that smokers have fewer sperm in their semen than non-smokers, and more deformed sperm. For example, if an adult male smokes 30 cigarettes a day, the survival rate of sperm is only 40%, and the sperm deformity rate increases. It can be seen that long-term smoking is one of the important factors leading to infertility. Drinking alcohol not only reduces reproductive gland function and inhibits sperm formation, but also causes sperm chromosomal abnormalities in around 70% of the age group, leading to fetal malformations or developmental disorders.
2. Zinc deficiency reduces sperm count
Sperm growth requires nutrient supply. Some men have a monotonous, partial, picky diet, and do not like animal based foods (such as meat, eggs, fish, dairy products, etc.), which can reduce their zinc content over time. The trace element zinc is known as the harmonious element between husband and wife, ranging from 40% to 40%, and even loses fertility.
3. High scrotal temperature is detrimental to sperm
The process of sperm growth requires low temperature, so the temperature of the scrotum is at least 1-1.5 ℃ lower than the body temperature. The temperature in the testicles is below 0.5-1 ℃, otherwise the sperm will die. In order to maintain this physiological state, the scrotum acts as a temperature regulator. When the temperature is too high, the scrotum extends, expanding the heat dissipation area, and wrinkles when cold to reduce the heat dissipation area and maintain the scrotum temperature lower than the abdominal cavity.
If men have a hobby of taking hot baths, it can increase scrotal temperature, reduce sperm count, and lead to infertility; Wearing tight fitting clothing such as jeans will tightly wrap the scrotum, making it difficult for the scrotum to dissipate heat. The local temperature of the testicles will also increase, which is not conducive to sperm growth. Modern medicine is using this principle to find ways to increase the temperature of the scrotum or testicles, which is an effective family planning measure.
