Post Date December, 03 2023
Most people know that besides natural physiological defects that can lead to poor sperm quality in men, external factors may also cause damage to male sperm. Below, the editor will explain the reasons that can lead to a sharp decrease in male sperm in daily life. That is, insufficient sleep can also affect the growth of sperm.
A new study in the Daily Mail of the UK has found for the first time that insufficient sleep in young men can lead to a sharp decrease of 30% in sperm count.
Scientists from Southern University in Denmark conducted a study on the sleep habits of over 1000 male participants around the age of 20, and collected semen samples for sperm quality assessment. The results showed that participants who frequently stayed up late, had multiple interruptions to their sleep at night, or experienced insomnia had 29% fewer sperm count than those who slept normally. Examination revealed that young men who lacked sleep also had significantly smaller testicles.
Scientists have analyzed that lack of sleep leads to a decrease in male sperm count, which is closely related to unhealthy lifestyles. This group of people are fatter, drink more alcohol, and smoke more. Sleep problems can also lower testosterone levels.
In recent years, the number of male sperm has shown a downward trend, seriously affecting fertility. The reasons for this include poor diet, unhealthy lifestyles, and even chemicals in the environment that can easily cause "denaturation". However, the impact of sleep patterns on fertility has not been recognized. For men, the ideal rest time is to ensure a full 7-8 hours of sleep every night.
Because the pace of life is constantly accelerating now, it is common for both men and women to work so hard that they don't have time to eat or sleep. However, even under such unavoidable circumstances, the editor still suggests that everyone should pay attention to their gender health work and not let these issues become a concern for the future.
