8 habits that can make men infertile

Doctor CKII Nguyen Van Phuc, Department of Andrology, Central Military Hospital 108, said many people often think that infertility is due to women. However, modern science today has proven that the infertility rate in men and women is equal. Bad daily habits contribute to increasing the risk of infertility in men.

Below are the causes that directly affect male reproductive function

Smoke

According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), 1/3 of the world’s population over 15 years old smokes. Smoking has a direct impact on the reproductive function of both men and women. Studies show that men who smoke have lower sperm count and sperm quality than men who do not smoke.

The longer you smoke and the more cigarettes you smoke (smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day), the higher the risk of infertility. In addition, smoking is also a cause of erectile dysfunction in men.

Use of alcohol

Drinking a lot of alcohol affects some hormones in men (testosterone, LH, FSH), hindering sperm development.

Toxins in alcohol and beer can damage the DNA structure of sperm, increase the risk of defects, and reduce sperm quality and quantity.

Eat a lot of fried and greasy foods

According to scientists, breaded fried foods contain acrylamide, which reduces sperm quality and can cause some cancers. In addition, fried foods contain a type of unsaturated fatty acid. This substance directly affects male hormones, disrupting sperm production in men.

Using stimulants

Drugs, especially marijuana, directly affect sex. Marijuana weakens the mobility of sperm, making it difficult for them to reach the egg for fertilization. Drug use can damage sperm DNA, increasing the risk of birth defects and fertility problems.

Wear tight pants, take baths that are too hot

This habit accidentally increases testicular temperature and reduces sperm quality. Therefore, men should not soak in a hot bath for too long and wear loose, airy underwear.

Stress

Regular stress can affect testosterone and LH hormones, which affects sperm quality. In addition, psychological problems cause sexual dysfunction such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and difficulty ejaculating.

Overweight, obese

Overweight and obesity have a great impact on male reproductive function. Excess fat around the abdomen and thighs can increase the temperature of the scrotum, where sperm is produced, causing sperm quality to decline.

Stay up late

Studies show that staying up late after midnight causes men to reduce sperm quality. A recent study in Medical Science Monitor showed that healthy men who slept less than 6 hours had weakened sperm force. Sperm from sleep-deprived men has a lower survival rate.