Patient's question:
I suffer from male infertility. I always thought my body was in good condition, but only when I decided to have children did I realize that I am infertile. This condition is a long-term battle to treat. How did it occur?Doctor's answer:
Male infertility, apart from congenital testicular malformations and dysplasia, faces external potential hazards, often overlooked: men's underwear.The scrotum contracts to regulate testicular temperature, keeping it about 2 degrees Celsius lower than body temperature. Only when the testicles are slightly cooler than body temperature can testosterone secretion reach its optimal state. Testosterone is a crucial substance for promoting sperm production. Nowadays, tight-fitting men's underwear is popular, typically designed with a double-layer front that encloses both the scrotum and penis. Over time, this leads to prolonged exposure of the groin area to high temperatures and humidity, creating a breeding ground for viruses and bacteria. Prolonged high temperatures and humidity in the groin are potential risks for common male diseases such as prostatitis, varicocele, seminal vesiculitis, and scrotal eczema. Prostatitis, varicocele, and seminal vesiculitis are common male diseases that contribute to infertility.
Therefore, experts recommend wearing scrotal pouch underwear with good breathability, ventilation, and heat insulation to keep the groin area dry, breathable, and well-ventilated in the long term.