Why can taking a hot shower also lead to male infertility?

Patient's question:

I've been married for over a year and haven't had any children. My wife is very anxious and went for a check-up. She had no problems, so later I also went to the hospital. To my surprise, I had no issues either. After the doctor asked some questions, they found that I always take a hot shower before sexual activity. The doctor said it might be due to this factor or cause.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, consuming hot water, such as when it exceeds or reaches the normal body temperature, will place the scrotum in a warm and heated state, causing the scrotal temperature to rise. This will then affect the scrotum's heat dissipation function, leading to an increase in testicular temperature, inhibiting spermatogenesis, and causing dead sperm. This is highly likely to result in male infertility.

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