Patient's question:
This can improve sperm quality and prevent fetal malformations. Is there any medication that can assist with this?Doctor's answer:
To improve sperm quality, you can:1. Engage in regular exercise. Excessive obesity in men can lead to elevated temperatures in the groin area, damaging sperm development and resulting in infertility. Therefore, maintaining a standard weight range can enhance sperm quality. However, exercise intensity should be moderate. Intense activities like marathons and long-distance cycling can still raise testicular temperatures, disrupting the cool environment needed for sperm growth. Cycling also puts fragile testicular veins at risk, so it’s recommended to wear padded shorts and choose bicycles with good shock absorption.
2. Limit visits to saunas and steam baths. High temperatures from steam baths directly harm sperm and suppress sperm production.
3. Quit smoking.
4. Moderate alcohol consumption. Excessive drinking can reduce sperm quality. Men should strictly follow the recommended daily limit of 14–28 standard drinks (each containing 8–9 grams of alcohol), with women advised to consume half the amount.
5. Avoid anesthetics. Harmful substances like anesthetics can severely damage sperm and have long-lasting effects.
6. Relax your mind. Excessive stress also negatively impacts sperm development. Men should engage in stress-relief activities, such as walking or taking baths, before enjoying sexual activity.
7. Keep your phone in your upper pocket. Placing a phone in a pants pocket, a laptop on the knees, or wearing tight pants can raise scrotal temperature, harming sperm. Instead, keep your phone in your upper pocket.
8. Eat more green vegetables. Green vegetables contain nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and selenium, which support sperm growth. Nuts and fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, should also be consumed to promote sperm cell development.
9. Regularly visit clinics for check-ups. Bacterial infections are also a significant factor in male infertility. Men should undergo tests for chlamydia and prostate issues regularly.
10. Self-test. Frequently use tools to test your semen.