Patient's question:
Which bad lifestyle habits can cause male infertility? Which hospital is good to treat infertility in Hangzhou?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the lifestyle habits that can cause male infertility include:1. Long-term mental stress
Prolonged mental depression, frustration, pessimism, and melancholy often lead to infertility. This is because it affects the function of the cerebral cortex, resulting in unstable states of the entire nervous system, endocrine function, testicular sperm production, and sexual function.
2. Poor nutrition
The production of human sperm is closely related to the nutritional level in the diet. Sufficient intake of calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, C, and E is essential. Poor nutrition or a biased diet can impair sperm production and quality. Therefore, it is advisable to consume more milk, eggs, lean meat, fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
3. Excessive bathing temperature
Under normal conditions, sperm must develop in a constant environment of 34°C–35°C. High bathing water temperatures can be detrimental. For example, in a sauna, the room temperature can reach 70°C–80°C, which is more than double the normal bathroom temperature, making it unfavorable for sperm growth or leading to excessive dead sperm and infertility. Medical experts have learned that some men are infertile because their testicular temperature is 2°C–3°C higher than normal, causing sperm to fail to survive. Therefore, young men should avoid saunas, and the water temperature for regular bathing should be around 34°C.
4. Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption
Nicotine in cigarettes reduces the secretion of sex hormones and harms sperm. Alcohol affects sperm, and in chronic alcoholics, 70% of sperm are underdeveloped or lose their motility.
5. Wearing tight pants
Experts in male and urological studies believe that tight jeans not only compress male reproductive organs but also hinder the normal development of testicles. Additionally, due to poor ventilation and heat dissipation, they are unfavorable for sperm survival. Under normal conditions, the temperature of the testicles is 3°C–4°C lower than body temperature. The dangers of wearing tight pants include:
① Increased testicular temperature;
② Reduced heat dissipation and sweating in the scrotum, which also raises testicular temperature;
③ Impaired blood circulation in the scrotal area, causing testicular congestion. Therefore, tight pants of any style should be avoided.
6. Improper sexual habits or excessive frequency
Although the testicles produce billions of sperm daily, they must mature in the epididymis. After ejaculation, it takes 5–7 days to restore the number of fertile sperm. Therefore, excessive sexual frequency can lead to a small number of sperm being released per ejaculation, causing infertility. Additionally, interrupted sexual intercourse, excessive masturbation, or irregular sexual habits can cause abnormal congestion in the sexual organs, which is harmful to sperm production.
7. Frequent long-distance cycling
While cycling, the saddle directly presses on the urethra, scrotum, and perineum. Long-distance cycling causes congestion in these areas, affecting the function of the testicles, epididymis, prostate, and seminal vesicles. The bumps and vibrations from cycling can also directly damage the testicular sperm production function.
Hope this helps. Wishing you good health!