Post Date December, 03 2023
Winter has arrived, and many male friends particularly enjoy soaking in hot springs during this harsh winter season, allowing their bodies to completely relax. Soaking in hot springs also has many health benefits. However, many male friends do not know that although soaking in hot springs is beneficial to the human body, it can lead to male infertility. So, is there a scientific basis for the claim that soaking in hot springs leads to male infertility? To address this issue, we will provide you with a detailed analysis below.
So why are men not suitable for soaking in hot springs? This needs to start from the mechanism of male sperm production. Sperm is produced in the testes and matures in the epididymis. The testicles are located in the scrotum of the human body, one on each side. After entering puberty, under the regulation of reproductive endocrine hormones, the testicles begin to continuously produce sperm, and at this point, men have basically developed the ability to reproduce.
Therefore, it can be seen that the scrotum is an important organ for male sperm production and is also the organ most closely related to male fertility. The scrotum is located outside the body cavity, and its temperature is 2-8 degrees Celsius lower than the core temperature of the body, which is conducive to the production and maturation of sperm. However, the water temperature of hot springs is mostly controlled between 38-42 degrees Celsius, and some even higher. Frequent soaking in hot springs can cause an increase in the temperature of the scrotum, which can affect testicular function, especially the process of spermatogenesis, leading to a decrease in fertility.
Of course, to ensure that men's fertility is not compromised, there are many issues that need to be noted besides soaking in hot springs. Habits such as wearing tight pants, placing laptops or keyboards on the thighs, and sedentary habits can also increase the local temperature of the scrotum, leading to a decrease in sperm quality, all of which are causes of male infertility. In clinical practice, varicocele (a vascular disease) and decreased fertility or infertility in cryptorchidism patients are both related to elevated testicular temperature.
So, everyone should pay attention to the issue of male infertility caused by soaking in hot springs. Male testicles prefer cold or hot, not just soaking in hot springs. If the water temperature is too hot during bathing, it can have a serious impact on male fertility. If you like to take a hot bath or soak in hot springs in winter, it is important not to spend too long to avoid affecting your fertility.
