The phenomenon of male infertility caused by starting a career before starting a family is increasing

Investigation case

Mr. Liu, who is 36 years old, has achieved success in his career. At the beginning of last year, he finally married the beautiful Miss Xue. However, he, who was obsessed with having a baby for over a year, failed to achieve his wish, causing the couple to be very unhappy due to fertility issues, and even to the point where they had to go their separate ways. Mr. Liu, who had always suspected that his wife had a problem, was dumbfounded when he went to the hospital for an examination. It turned out that the problem was actually with himself, which was a problem with his sperm.

Investigating phenomena

Long term overdraft can lead to genetic mutations

The quality of sperm is actually the best reflection of a man's physical health. Many people do not pay much attention to their own health status when they are young, believing that they can handle it and often overdraw their health. Some people believe that quitting smoking and drinking can restore their health, but in fact, these damages to the body, including sperm, are cumulative. Especially for men, as they age, this accumulation will cause greater damage to sperm. In addition, some male diseases may suddenly erupt one day, and it is not easy to recover as soon as possible.

According to Wu Xiaowei, a doctor of andrology at Yale University in the United States, compared with the X chromosome of women, the gene carried by the Y chromosome of men is more likely to mutate, and the probability of mutation increases with age. However, once the sperm with gene mutation combines with the egg to form a zygote, it will mean the birth of a crippled life and will become a heavy burden for the future society and families.

Doctoral analysis

Men may as well "start a family first and then start a career"

Nowadays, the concept of "starting a career first and getting married later" is prevalent, with over 60% of men hoping to wait until they have a house, a car, and a small career before getting married. In fact, from a health perspective, it's better to start a family first and then start a career. With the increasingly serious environmental pollution, the increasing pressure on survival, and the impact of unhealthy lifestyles, the incidence rate of infertility in China is consistent with the world level, with one couple in every 10 couples unable to have children on average. At present, there is also a significant increase in the population of male infertility due to aging, high pressure, and other factors. In fact, regardless of gender, the optimal age for childbirth should be between 25 and 28 years old.

Dr. Wu Xiaowei revealed that in recent years, with the development of industrialization, the impact of toxic and harmful gases on male sperm far exceeds that on eggs. Especially, the proportion of infertility caused by male partners has significantly increased, from 20% in the past to 40%, almost doubling. At the same time, the number, quality, and activity rate of sperm have also decreased.

The quality of human sperm is closely related to age, and sperm quality is a major issue for human survival and reproduction. For the health of future generations and the happiness of families, men may as well "start a family first and then start a career".

Doctor's suggestion

Exercise more, smoke less, and drink less, relax and check regularly

1. Participate in more exercise. Research has shown that excessive obesity in men can lead to an increase in temperature in the groin, damage the growth of sperm, and ultimately lead to infertility. Therefore, controlling weight within the standard range can improve the quality of sperm.

2. Avoid going to the sauna and steam bathroom. High temperature steam bath directly damages sperm and also inhibits sperm production.

3. Quit smoking and drinking. Data shows that smoking and alcohol consumption are the main factors contributing to the decline in sperm quantity and quality.

4. Regularly go to the clinic for physical examinations. Bacterial infection is also an important factor in male infertility, and it is important to frequently go to a doctor for relevant tests for chlamydia and prostate.