6 reproductive health threats men need to stay away from
Car seats that are too hot and soaking in hot water are habits that are harmful to men's sperm and should be strictly limited.
Since 1973, sperm counts in Western men have declined significantly. In addition to the main causes such as stress, chemicals and pesticides, this phenomenon also appears due to many other reasons.
Here are six reproductive health threats men need to stay away from.Telegraphlist
Beer
According toDrinkawareAny alcoholic beverage has the potential to lower testosterone levels, thereby negatively affecting both sperm quality and quantity. Furthermore, alcohol also causes men to lose their sexual desire and even become impotent.
Fortunately, the harmful effects of alcohol on fertility will soon disappear if you stop consuming it.
Cellular phone
Research on the newspaperReproductive BioMedicineIt turns out that keeping your phone in your pocket can "cook" sperm due to the large amount of heat and electromagnetic fields.
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Putting your phone in your pocket can reduce sperm count. Photo:DefenderShield. |
Lack of sleep
Lack of sleep is harmful to reproductive health. Research in the journalFertility & Sterilityfound that men who rest less than 6 hours a nightThe ability to help your partner conceive is 31% lower than those who get 7-8 hours of sleep.Be careful not to sleep too much because sleeping for 9 hours or more also reduces the chance of becoming a father.
Soak in hot water
According to researchers from the University of California (USA), cool temperatures create ideal conditions for sperm production. If the testicles are overheated by bath water, sperm count will decrease.
Processed meat
Bacon is a favorite dish of many men but brings a series of risks to reproductive health. It is best for men to actively eat poultry. Statistics show that the ability to successfully fertilize men who regularly consume poultry is 13% higher than those who rarely touch this protein.
Car seat too hot
Modern cars are equipped with heated seats. However, this feature is not good for sperm. Research from the University of Giessen (Germany) shows that the seat can increase the temperature of the male genital area by 3 degrees Celsius, thereby causing significant damage to sperm.
