Analysis of the causes of low sperm quality

I believe that most men are very concerned about their sperm health, because if there is any health problem with a man's sperm, it will affect a man's normal fertility. During the pregnancy preparation period, many couples will go to the hospital to check the quality of sperm or eggs, hoping to give birth to a relatively healthy baby. But what are the reasons that may affect a man's low sperm count?

What are the causes of poor sperm quality in men?

1. High heat

Studies have shown that when men have a high fever, their sperm concentration decreases by 35%.

2. Varicose veins

Varicose veins can cause local testicular temperature to rise and vasoactive substances to increase, thus affecting testicular spermatogenesis.

3. Mobile phone

Studies have found that men who use their mobile phones for more than 4 hours a day have a significant decrease in sperm count, and their activity and morphology also deteriorate significantly.

4. Obesity

A study by the World Health Organization found that obese men had reduced testicular function and significantly lower sperm counts compared to men of normal weight.

5. Tight underwear

The tighter the underwear is, the worse it is for sperm production. When the scrotum is tightly wrapped in a narrow space, there is a lack of air circulation, the temperature rises, which is detrimental to sperm production.

6. Tobacco and alcohol

Excessive smoking and drinking can damage reproductive and sexual functions. Excessive drinking can affect sperm quality and hinder sperm production, while smoking can damage sperm motility and even sperm DNA, and increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.

7. Laptop

When a laptop is running, the maximum internal temperature can reach over 70 degrees Celsius. Placing the laptop on your legs to work for a long time will increase the temperature of the scrotum by nearly 3 degrees Celsius, which may lead to a decrease in sperm count.

8. Take a bath

The testicles need to be cooler than other parts of the body to work properly, and high temperatures will affect the number and activity of sperm. Some experts believe that when the testicular temperature exceeds 36.67 degrees Celsius, sperm production will stop, and the negative effects on sperm will last for several months. Studies have shown that soaking in a jacuzzi or hot tub for 30 minutes will temporarily reduce the number of sperm produced.

What foods can harm sperm?

1. Beer

If you already have a kidney disease and drink a lot of beer without limit, uric acid will accumulate and cause blockage of the renal tubules, resulting in kidney failure.

2. Fried chicken

Men who love to eat barbecue in summer should pay attention. Experts point out that barbecued and fried starchy foods contain acrylamide, a carcinogenic toxin, which can lead to oligospermia and weak sperm in men. In addition, heavy metal cadmium and pesticide residues are toxic to sperm.

3. Milk tea

Currently, pearl milk tea on the market is mostly made of creamer, pigment, flavoring, tapioca flour (the pearls in the milk tea) and tap water. The main ingredient of creamer is hydrogenated vegetable oil, which is a trans fatty acid. Trans fatty acids reduce the secretion of male hormones, have a negative impact on the activity of sperm, and interrupt the reaction process of sperm in the body.

4. Pork loin

Many people like to eat animal organs, especially when they are grilled, and kidneys are the favorite of many men.

Doctors warn: If you eat internal organs to replenish your body, be careful of heavy metal "cadmium" that can damage sperm and cause infertility. People who want to "eat whatever they want to replenish their body" should be careful, because eating too much of them will not only fail to replenish the body, but may also cause infertility.

5. Tofu

Men who love to eat soy products such as tofu should be careful. A recent study shows that if soy products are consumed every day, the number of sperm in men will drop significantly.

Soy products have adverse effects on the male reproductive system, especially sperm production. Soybeans and their products contain rich isoflavone phytoestrogens. If they are taken in too much, it will naturally affect the level of male hormones in the male body, leading to a series of adverse consequences.