If you are in your mid-thirties and lead a carefree lifestyle without much concern for your health, and you want to have children, there are some things to consider. Researchers warn that once a man reaches 40, his reproductive capacity begins to decline.
Studies suggest that almost 50% of infertility cases in couples are due to health conditions in the male partner. A number of factors can affect male reproductive health, and while some of these may be congenital, i.e. present from the moment of birth, some of them are habits acquired in life.
INACTIVITY
A healthy lifestyle requires regular exercise. To stay fit and active, you must stick to a regular exercise routine. Exercising for 30 minutes five days a week will help improve your stamina, immunity, healing abilities and overall fertility.
UNCONTROLLED DRUG USE
Always seek advice from your doctor before using any medication. Some medications can affect your fertility. If you are taking medication, discuss side effects with your doctor. For muscle growth and bodybuilding, some people turn to steroids. This is incredibly harmful to your health.
UNHEALTHY EATING
If you want to keep your fertility level good, it is best to give up the habit of eating fast food too often. According to a recent study, men who ate processed meat had significantly fewer “normal” shaped sperm cells than those who ate less.
OBESITY
Obesity has a negative effect on a man’s reproductive capacity. Both overweight and underweight men can experience fertility problems. Weight problems affect not only sperm count, but also the physical and molecular structure of germ cells in the testicles and ultimately mature sperm.
SEXUAL DISEASES
Sexually transmitted diseases are the leading cause of preventable infertility. Guess what unhealthy habit increases the chances of contracting an STD? Having unprotected sex. STDs can harm your reproductive health in a variety of ways, from pelvic inflammatory disease to blocked fallopian tubes, so it’s best to be cautious rather than sorry.
HOT OBJECTS
Exposure of the scrotum to heated objects such as laptops can inhibit sperm production, reducing their number.
STRESS
Stress can lead to hormonal changes such as an imbalance of testosterone that can directly affect male fertility.