Below are some health tips/factors that could affect healthy living.
Varicocele
A varicocele is a swollen, varicose vein located in the scrotum. It is not uncommon for men to have a varicocele and roughly 15 per cent of men have one. These swollen veins can affect how the sperm are able to be released from the testicles. If a varicocele is affecting fertility, it may be corrected surgically or the couple may opt for intrauterine insemination to get pregnant, which involves the injection of sperm directly into the uterus, bypassing the vaginal canal.
Heat exposure
The testicles are outside of the body in order to keep the testicles cool, to protect sperm from dying from the heat. Men who expose their scrotum to heat may have a lower sperm count than men that don’t. Taking hot baths, using a hot tub, placing laptop computers on the lap or keeping the groin too warm just from clothing can negatively impact sperm count.
Retrograde ejaculation
In some cases, a man with a low sperm count may suffer from retrograde ejaculation. Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen doesn’t follow the usual course and ejects out of the urethra, but instead, enters the bladder during orgasm.
Illness and infection
In women, suffering from an illness or infection can delay or prevent ovulation. Men’s bodies work similarly. If a man is suffering from an illness or infection, it could potentially lower his sperm count until he regains his health.
Use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco
The use of illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco products may decrease a man’s sperm count. The use of tobacco is especially concerning and could dramatically decrease the number of healthy sperm in a man’s ejaculate. For couples who are trying to conceive, it is best to give up smoking, as well as alcohol and drug consumption
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