Male infertility often shatters men's confidence in work and life, leaving many feeling their self-esteem crushed. Yet when diagnosed, patients often express bewilderment: "Why am I infertile?" So what factors in daily life contribute to male infertility?
The Four Major Culprits of Male Infertility
Picky Eating: Many assume women are the pickier eaters.In reality, a significant proportion of men also exhibit picky eating habits, though they may not openly acknowledge this trait. Sperm production requires high-quality protein, minerals like calcium and zinc, trace elements, arginine, and various vitamins. Chronic picky eating that lacks these nutrients can easily impair sperm count and quality.
Smoking and Drinking: The longer and heavier the smoking habit, the lower the sperm count and the higher the rate of abnormalities, accompanied by a significant decline in sperm motility. This is because chromium in tobacco strongly damages sperm, while nicotine and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons cause morphological changes in sperm.Alcohol also directly damages sperm. If alcohol is applied to semen, sperm die immediately. Consequently, men who abuse alcohol tend to have higher rates of abnormal and dead sperm. High temperatures: Sperm are particularly sensitive to heat.Under normal physiological conditions and environments, scrotal temperature must remain at least 3°C below body temperature, with the testes and epididymis within the scrotum also maintaining temperatures significantly lower than body temperature. Elevating the temperature of the scrotum, testes, or epididymis can impair sperm production and maturation.
Long-term wearing of tight pants: This practice poses three hazards: ① Increased testicular temperature;② Impedes scrotal heat dissipation and perspiration, further elevating testicular temperature; ③ Restricts blood circulation in the scrotal region, causing testicular congestion. Therefore, avoid wearing any style of tight pants.
Men seeking to conceive should steer clear of these culprits, maintain a balanced diet, refrain from smoking and drinking, cultivate healthy habits, and establish a regular sleep schedule.