Post Date April, 15 2023
Some men have substandard sperm quantity and quality, such as low sperm quantity, increased deformity rate, low activity rate, affecting fertility or causing deformity, which is related to environmental conditions. The occurrence, development, maturation, and transportation of sperm require a suitable internal and external environment. Various pollutants and environmental temperatures in the environment are closely related to sperm growth. Therefore, avoiding exposure to harmful environmental factors in life and work is crucial for male fertility. How should men protect their fertility?
1、 Avoid contact with harmful substances:
Harmful substances in the environment include industrial waste, metal elements such as cadmium, lead, and copper that exceed hygiene standards, as well as pesticides, alkylates, and paints, all of which cause damage to male reproductive function.
2： Avoid exposure to high temperatures:
The temperature of the scrotum is 1-2 degrees Celsius lower than the body temperature. If the temperature is too high, abnormal sperm will be produced and sperm motility will decrease. In the long run, it will affect the normal reproductive function of the testicles, which can lead to infertility in married young people.
3、 Avoid adverse climate conditions:
In environments with cold climate, high altitude hypoxia, or toxic substances, due to the body's maladaptation, the endocrine function is inevitably affected, which negatively affects the development of male sperm, leading to a decrease in the number and quality of sperm in semen.
4、 Pay attention to certain foods and medications:
For example, gossypol in cottonseed oil can kill sperm, and drugs such as tripterygium wilfordii can affect the production of sperm by spermatid, leading to azoospermia.
5、 Minimize exposure to electromagnetic radiation:
χ Ray and γ X-rays are the earliest confirmed radiation that can impair testicular spermatogenic function, and a small amount of radiation can reduce sperm count. In recent years, it has been found that radio waves, microwaves, infrared rays, ultraviolet rays, ultrasound, and lasers can all affect male reproductive function. The reason is that these rays have a heating effect.
