Post Date December, 03 2023
An unhealthy lifestyle may also lead to infertility, but in reality, there are still many people who are going the opposite way. Smoking, drinking excessively, staying up late... when they reach the age of childbearing, they realize that they can't conceive a child, which makes them regretful. Research has found that excessive drinking is one of the "killers" leading to male infertility.
Excessive drinking can lead to increased estrogen levels and infertility
Clinical medicine has shown that excessive alcohol consumption in men can lead to a decrease in liver function, thereby affecting the mutual conversion between estrogen and androgen in the body. The normal metabolism and degradation of estrogen are disrupted, leading to high levels of estrogen.
Estrogen is not only present in women, but also in men. The most active estrogen in men is estradiol, which is produced in small amounts by the testes and adrenal glands. Most of it is converted from androgens (testosterone) by peripheral tissues such as skin follicles, fat, and nerves. An adult man can produce 30-40 micrograms of estradiol per day. An appropriate amount of estrogen can make male skin delicate, balance brain development, reduce emotional fluctuations, and maintain heart and bone health.
However, high levels of estrogen in men pose significant risks to them. For male children, excessive estrogen can affect penile development and may cause penile shortening. For adolescent men, excessive estrogen can affect the development of their secondary sexual characteristics, leading to a lack of masculinity. For men in the period of marriage and childbirth, excessive estrogen can cause male sexual dysfunction, exacerbate oligospermia and sexual dysfunction, and may also lead to breast enlargement. In addition, changes in estrogen can also cause changes in androgens, leading to changes in testicular tissue structure and increasing the risk of testicular cancer.
How to prevent male infertility caused by excessive estrogen
Pay attention to lifestyle habits, reduce alcohol and smoking
Good lifestyle habits are an important channel for maintaining physical health. However, some men often overlook small details in their lives, and over time, this ultimately leads to a "red light" on their physical health. Generally, male friends gather together and enjoy chatting while drinking. Once they let go, they don't care and end up drunk. Once or twice may not be a problem, but the body cannot withstand such multiple twists and turns. Therefore, it is recommended that male friends drink alcohol appropriately, but they must have a tolerance and not drink excessively.
Exercise more and eat less soybeans and soy products
Men with high levels of estrogen should try to eat less soy beans and soy products. Because soy products contain soy isoflavones, which are plant estrogens that specifically supplement estrogen. In addition, it is important to strengthen physical exercise and exercise appropriately.
Reminder: If male friends during the puberty period notice that their estrogen levels have increased, they must pay attention. Delaying for a long time may lead to a lack of prominent secondary sexual characteristics, and when it comes to the marriage and childbirth stage, it can lead to sexual dysfunction or infertility due to high estrogen levels.
(Intern Editor: Liu Ruichang)
