Temperature is the "killer" of sperm. Does a man's cold affect his sperm?

Cold is a common disease, and fever is a common symptom of cold. Some people point out that sperm is most "afraid" of high temperature, so cold will also affect the quality of sperm. However, some men do not agree with this view. So, will cold have an impact on sperm?

Temperature is the sperm killer

When some patients with oligospermia or asthenospermia come to see a doctor, we ask them what kind of work they do. Those who work in high-temperature jobs such as cooks and cooks must stop doing so!" Experts say this is because sperm are very afraid of heat.

Studies have shown that 44°C is the critical temperature that affects sperm survival. If a man takes a bath in hot water above 44°C for half an hour, sperm motility will decrease significantly. Sperm motility can only be restored after a week. Ancient people used this method for contraception. Hot water baths and saunas are both "murderers" that affect the quantity and quality of sperm. A study by New York University in the United States found that using a laptop on your legs for a long time will significantly increase the temperature of the scrotum. Researchers said that after men use laptops for one hour, their scrotum temperature will rise by 2°C to 3°C. A 1°C rise in scrotal temperature is enough to inhibit sperm production.

Some drugs kill sperm

According to statistics, 4% to 6% of infertility is caused by drugs. For example, if there is an infection, antibiotics must be used, but antibiotics can cause a decrease in sperm. Erythromycin, spiramycin, etc., can cause sperm development to stagnate, and the vitality of surviving sperm will also decrease significantly. Long-term use of excessive hormones can cause testicular atrophy and reduce sperm production. This situation has been confirmed in male athletes who take hormones for a long time. The use of estrogen can cause men to have impotence, delayed ejaculation, and inability to ejaculate. Even if they can ejaculate, there is only a small amount of semen. In addition, painkillers, antidepressants, chemotherapy drugs, immune drugs, and anti-epileptic drugs will affect the quality of sperm.

Colds and fevers can affect sperm quality and lead to infertility. It is understood that when a man has a fever of more than 38.5℃, sperm production can be suppressed for up to 6 months, and the male sperm production cycle is 3 months. Therefore, it is difficult for a woman to get pregnant 3 to 6 months after a man has a fever.