{"id":70947,"date":"2022-04-23T22:58:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T04:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=119"},"modified":"2023-05-23T02:52:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T08:52:23","slug":"mens-preconception-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/infertility\/mens-preconception-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Preconception Health For Men"},"content":{"rendered":"
Historically, when couples had difficulty conceiving, it was assumed that the woman was infertile. We now know that male factor issues are responsible at least half of the time. And with sperm rates declining dramatically in recent years, preconception health for men promises to remain a hot topic for years to come.<\/p>\n
Some fertility issues are caused by physical problems and nutritional or health issues. Other interrelated issues may be tied to the quality, number, and production of sperm. Your first step is to consult with your doctor and get tested. You can also use SpermCheck,<\/a><\/strong> the home test from our sponsor DNA Diagnotics Center to check whether you have normal or low sperm counts.<\/p>\n Eliminate as many medications from your routine as possible. Talk to your physician about your prescription medications. You may need to discontinue use or try something new.<\/p>\n The following medications have been known to impact male fertility:<\/strong><\/p>\n Your work environment may be a contributing factor to your fertility.\u00a0According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health,\u00a0ongoing exposure to certain agents such as pesticides, chemical fertilizers,\u00a0lead, nickel, mercury, chromium, ethylene glycol ethers, petrochemicals,\u00a0benzene, perchloroethylene, and radiation can lower sperm quality,\u00a0quantity and possibly lead to infertility or miscarriage.<\/p>\n What you\u00a0eat can make a difference. Find out what your proper weight range should\u00a0be and make the necessary dietary and exercise changes to get there. Studies suggest that some men with low sperm count also have a zinc deficiency. Adding more vitamin E may also help the process along. There are Male Fertility Supplements available containing vitamins, minerals and other ingredients designed to help improve overall reproductive health, some even have clinical studies validating their efficacy. Eliminate alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and any illicit drugs. Too much alcohol\u00a0may reduce zinc levels, and drugs decrease sperm quality. There is some research that may link smoking and certain rare\u00a0heart defects, but further studies must be done to make an accurate conclusion. Marijuana has been proven to affect sperm quality and sperm count, but\u00a0there is no evidence that shows that marijuana causes birth defects.<\/p>\n The heat from hot tubs, saunas, long showers (more than 30 minutes), heating pads, electric blankets, and tight clothing like briefs and spandex could cause your testicles to become too hot, which decreases sperm quantity.<\/p>\n Cycling can cause a lot of friction and jostling, which increases\u00a0the temperature of your testicles. The rise in temperature and possibility\u00a0of injury may cause a low sperm count.<\/p>\n The above may sound like a long list of \u201cdon\u2019ts.”\u00a0 Here\u2019s a list of \u201cdo\u2019s\u201d that you may find helpful during this time:<\/p>\n Our Ultimate Fertility Resource Guide<\/strong><\/a> provides the information you need on fertility, tips on how to get pregnant faster, and how to boost fertility through sometimes simple tweaks to your lifestyle and approach. The guide is easy to read and meant for anybody wanting to increase their ability to conceive. It’s a free download and includes coupon codes for essential products. Even free Nightfood Nighttime Ice Cream.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Historically, when couples had difficulty conceiving, it was assumed that the woman was infertile. We now know that male factor issues are responsible at least half of the time. And with sperm rates declining dramatically in recent years, preconception health for men promises to remain a hot topic for years to come. Some fertility issues […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24587,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[56],"tags":[],"faq-categories":[8401],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPreconception Health Tips for Men<\/h2>\n
Clean out the medicine cabinet<\/h3>\n
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Take a good look at your work environment<\/h3>\n
Diet and sleep<\/h3>\n
\nThe following foods are high in zinc and could increase your fertility:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nAlso, keep in mind getting plenty of rest is good for everything that ails you, even low sperm count and sperm quality.<\/p>\nAvoid alcohol and other substances<\/h3>\n
Keep your testicles cool<\/h3>\n
Stay away from cycling<\/h3>\n
Preconception Health \u201cDo\u2019s\u201d for Men<\/h3>\n
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