What is Male Fertility, these habits become a hindrance in becoming a father, know how to improve it

Do you know that not only women’s fertility but also men’s fertility plays an important role in pregnancy. According to doctors, habits like smoking, excessive drinking, obesity, stress, less sleep, wrong eating habits and lack of physical activity can gradually affect the sperm count and quality, which can make it difficult to become a father.

The good thing is that in many cases fertility can be improved. If you stay away from smoking and alcohol in time, eat nutritious food, do light exercise daily, get enough sleep and keep stress under control, then you can see improvement in sperm quality in a few months. If pregnancy does not occur for a long time, then consulting a doctor without any delay is considered the best step.

What is male fertility?

Male fertility means a man’s ability to conceive his partner naturally. It mainly depends on the quality of sperm, which are produced in the testicles.

• Three things are considered important in sperm for good fertility.
• Sperm count: Sperm should contain sufficient number of sperms.
• Sperm Motility: Sperm must have the ability to move fast and in the right direction.
• Sperm Morphology: The head and tail of the sperm should be of normal size, so that it can easily reach the egg.

Why is men’s fertility decreasing?

• According to experts, there is no single reason for this. Today’s hectic life, stress, wrong eating habits, increasing weight, pollution and coming in contact with some harmful chemicals are considered to be the major reasons for this. Many researches show that there has been a decline in the sperm count of men in the last few decades.
• Harmful chemicals present in cigarettes can harm sperm. In men who smoke, sperm count often decreases, their motility decreases and sperm quality may also be affected. Even prolonged exposure to other people’s smoke can cause harm.
• Drinking alcohol occasionally is a different thing, but drinking excessive amounts of alcohol for a long time can reduce testosterone hormone in the body. This may affect the process of sperm formation. There may also be decreased sexual desire and erection related problems.
• Obesity not only increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, but can also affect fertility. If there is excess fat in the body, testosterone hormone may decrease and estrogen hormone may increase. This may slow down the process of sperm formation.

Can fertility get better again?

In many cases the answer is yes. It takes about 70 to 90 days for sperm to be completely formed. Therefore, if good habits are adopted from today, positive changes can be seen in the next few months. Easy ways to improve fertility-

• Quit smoking.
• Drink alcohol in limited quantities.
• Keep weight under control.
• Be balanced and healthy.
• Do light exercise daily.
• Take 7 to 9 hours of sleep.
• Try to reduce stress.
• Avoid excessive heat and harmful chemicals.
• If there is no pregnancy for a long time, definitely consult a doctor.

Note: If pregnancy is not occurring even after regular efforts for one year (or as per the doctor’s advice according to age and health), then both the man and the woman should get themselves examined by a specialist. With this, the exact cause can be found and treatment can be started on time.