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- Medical Video: 5 tips to ensure healthy sperm - Jesse Mills, MD | UCLA Health Newsroom
- 1. Stop smoking
- 2. Stay away from the testicles from heat
- 3. Consult your obstetrician about your medication
- 4. Eat healthy food
- 5. Avoid some sports
Medical Video: 5 tips to ensure healthy sperm - Jesse Mills, MD | UCLA Health Newsroom
In waiting for the emergence of two red lines on the pregnancy test pack, most of the focus will certainly be more on women. It's also less likely that you will find a man with a pile of books "How to Get Pregnant Quickly" in his hand. Though to experience fertilization, it takes 2 cells to meet: egg cells and sperm cells. What can be done to increase male fertility so the wife gets pregnant quickly?
1. Stop smoking
Some studies and literature have indeed linked smoking with a decrease in sperm quality. This is supported by research conducted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine which revealed that sperm of an active smoker's men will be fewer, move slower, and form abnormally. This condition also has the potential to trigger a decrease in the quality of the sperm in fertilizing the egg.
2. Stay away from the testicles from heat
Although it may only last temporarily, being in a heating room at frequent frequencies can actually increase the temperature of the scrotum and potentially trigger a decrease in the number and quality of sperm. In addition to being in a heating room, a study revealed that putting a laptop on the lap also has the potential to increase the temperature of the scrotum.
3. Consult your obstetrician about your medication
Consumption of several drugs such as high blood pressure drugs and diabetes can potentially affect the quality of sperm in a man. Even treatment in the form of chemotherapy and treatment in the form of radiation can actually cause infertility. Other diseases that you need to pay more attention to include medication in the form of steroids or hormones. Men with certain diseases should consult a doctor if he is awaiting pregnancy.
4. Eat healthy food
Not only women who have to get a nutritious intake to have good eggs, this also applies to men. Some studies say that foods containing antioxidants can increase the number of sperm such as vitamins C and E.
Diets rich in vegetables and fruits that are consumed directly will be more able to improve sperm quality than consumed in supplement form. But if you plan to buy supplements, you should still need to consult first.
Besides consuming healthy foods, you are also advised to control your weight. A study found that obesity has an impact on lower testosterone, decreased sperm quality, and infertility.
5. Avoid some sports
Many studies have revealed that some sports have bad effects on sperm. Running a marathon turns out to have a negative impact on your fertility. Some researchers also say cycling or too long in a sitting position, about 5 hours a week, can reduce sperm count and increase the temperature around the scrotum, especially if there is added shock and vibration and the use of too tight cycling pants.
Good luck!
