Male infertility has many causes,
from hormonal imbalances, to physical problems, to psychological or behavioral
problems. Moreover, fertility reflects a man's "overall" health. Men
who live a healthy lifestyle are more likely to produce healthy sperm. The
following list highlights some lifestyle choices that negatively impact male
fertility:
* Smoking significantly decreases
both sperm count and sperm cell motility.
* Prolonged use of marijuana and
other recreational drugs.
* Chronic alcohol abuse.
* Overly intense exercise produces
high levels of adrenal steroid hormones which cause a testosterone deficiency
resulting in infertility.
* Inadequate vitamin C and Zinc in
the diet.
* Tight underwear increases scrotal
temperature which results in decreased sperm production.
* Exposure to environmental hazards
and toxins such as pesticides, paint, radiation, radioactive substances,
mercury and heavy metals can cause infertility.
* Studies have shown that junk food
can also cause poor sperm health in younger men.
* Malnutrition and anemia.
* Excessive stress can cause hormone
changes that may affect fertility.
Modifying these behaviors can
improve a man's fertility and should be considered when a couple is trying to
achieve pregnancy.
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