Sitting too much and sitting for long periods of time causes infertility?
The causes of infertility in young couples are very diverse, including reproductive problems caused by sitting too much.
Sitting a lot, sitting for long periods every day, be careful of infertility
We know that sitting too much or sitting in one place for a long time due to the nature of work, habits or laziness… can cause many unfortunate consequences for health.
This includes the effects on reproductive health, increasing the risk of infertility. This information has been published on many famous and prestigious health websites in the world such as Health, Wedmd…
For men, sitting a lot, especially sitting on a cushioned chair, can increase the temperature in the 'private area', causing the testicles to heat up, affecting the sperm production system. When the testicles are hotter than normal, the ability to produce sperm will decrease.
People who have the habit of sitting still, with their legs closed or crossed for too long, wearing underwear that is too tight... will cause more negative effects on sperm. If sitting in the above positions, for one hour, the temperature of the testicles can increase by 2-3 degrees Celsius compared to normal. Meanwhile, just an increase of 1 degree Celsius can reduce the ability to produce sperm by 40%.
As for women, sitting in one place for a long time and not moving much is also not good for health. When you sit on a chair, your body bends, your hips tighten, your spine becomes almost stiff, making it difficult for blood to circulate. At this time, the most affected areas are the pelvis and lower limbs. Therefore, the woman's reproductive system is also affected, and the risk of infertility is inevitable.
In addition, for both sexes, sitting for a long time can also affect brain and cardiovascular function, and even increase the risk of blood clots. The habit of sitting for a long time also causes the body's fat-burning enzymes to decrease significantly.
Experts confirm that sitting for long periods of time can cause infertility.
Obstetrician and gynecologist Le Thi Kim Dung said that the causes of infertility in young couples are very diverse, including reproductive problems caused by sitting too much.
In women, infertility can be caused by genital malformations, infections, blocked fallopian tubes, narrowed fallopian tubes, ovarian failure, polycystic ovaries, ovulation disorders... In men, infertility can be caused by blocked vas deferens, oligospermia, retrograde ejaculation, orchitis...
In addition, the habit of using stimulants (alcohol, tobacco) in high doses, frequent exposure to high temperatures, moving around a lot, and sitting in one place for a long time, especially on a sofa... also contributes to increasing the risk of infertility.
According to Dr. Dung, the number of infertile couples is getting younger. A recent nationwide study showed that 7-10% of couples are infertile.
In Hanoi alone, this rate accounts for 13% of couples of reproductive age. While previously, the majority of couples seeking infertility treatment were over 30 years old, now up to 50% of infertility cases are under 30 years old.
