Post Date December, 02 2023
Male infertility is not only caused by organic factors, but also by unhealthy lifestyle habits. Common causes include:
1. Poor mental state
Long term mental depression, pessimism, and sadness often lead to infertility. Because this will affect the function of the cerebral cortex, resulting in the instability of the nervous and endocrine functions of the whole body, as well as testicular spermatogenesis and sexual function.
2. Malnutrition
The production of human sperm is closely related to the nutritional levels in the diet, and it is necessary to consume sufficient amounts of calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, C, E, and other substances. If malnutrition or partial eating occurs, it can affect the production and quality of sperm. Therefore, one should eat more milk, eggs, lean meat, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc.
3. Long term wearing of tight pants
There are three hazards to doing so: ① an increase in testicular temperature; ② The obstruction of heat dissipation and sweating in the scrotum also increases the temperature of the testicles; ③ Obstruction of blood circulation in the scrotum, resulting in testicular congestion.
4. Smoking and alcohol abuse
Alcohol causes a decrease in serum testosterone levels by poisoning reproductive organs such as the testes, leading to decreased libido and sperm abnormalities. Nicotine in tobacco leaves has the effect of reducing sex hormone secretion and killing sperm. Many men are stubborn 'smokers' or' alcoholics', unaware that they can cause lifelong infertility.
5. Frequent hot water baths
The temperature of the scrotum is approximately 1 ℃ lower than normal body temperature, which is conducive to sperm generation and development. Frequent hot water baths can increase the temperature of the scrotum and affect sperm production.
6. Improper or frequent sexual activity
After a single ejaculation, it takes 5-7 days to restore the number of fertile sperm. So, frequent sexual activity can lead to a low number of sperm ejaculated each time, which can cause infertility.
7. Frequent long-distance cycling
When riding a bicycle, the seat of the bicycle presses against the urethra, scrotum, and perineum, causing congestion in these areas, which can affect the function of the testes, epididymis, prostate, and seminal vesicles; The bumps and vibrations of cycling can also directly damage the spermatogenic function of the testicles.
