Men Are Infertile Because of These 4 Popular Activities
Commencing a family is often a delightful moment, yet obstacles to male fertility may emerge from seemingly commonplace aspects of everyday life.
Here are unexpected activities that could influence a man’s capacity to help a woman conceive:
Prolonged sitting
Extended periods of sitting hurt the fertility of men. Occupations such as taxi and truck driving, which require prolonged periods of sitting, may lead to increased scrotal temperatures and potential fertility issues.
Working in a hot environment
“Scrotal heating” and “scrotal hyperthermia” describe the phenomenon where prolonged heat exposure elevates scrotal temperature, hindering sperm production.
Research conducted in the 1990s has indicated a connection between prolonged exposure to occupational heat and a decline in male fertility. Individuals working as ceramic oven operators and bakers experienced more challenges in achieving conception when compared to their counterparts in cooler work environments.
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Surprisingly, a study conducted in 1984 revealed a noteworthy rise in sperm concentration among men who utilized ice packs on their scrotums overnight.
Wearing tight underwear
A large-scale study at Massachusetts General Hospital analyzed data from over 650 men seeking infertility treatment. Men who regularly wore boxers had slightly higher sperm counts and quality compared to those who wore tighter-fitting underwear like briefs or bikinis.
Drinking lots of alcohol
Excessive alcohol intake can interfere with the production of sperm, modify hormone levels, and diminish the quality of sperm. Additionally, it has the potential to decrease testicle size and harm the DNA of sperm, thereby elevating the likelihood of miscarriage.
Men Are Infertile Because of These 4 Popular Activities
