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Male Factor Infertility – What You Need to Know #Health

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Men’s Fertility and Infertility Facts

When it comes to infertility issues, a lot of people don’t realize that almost half of all infertility issues are male factor. It’s true: 40 % of infertility is male factor. 40 % is female factor and 20 % is undetermined causes, or unexplained infertility. Male factor infertility affects 1 in 25 men, so it pays to know what it is and how to combat it.

Some Facts About Male Factor Infertility

What is It

Male factor infertility can be related to a few different causes. Birth defects can sometimes cause male factor infertility. Occasionally men are born without ability to produce any sperm at all. Occasionally male factor infertility is related to a sperm production disorder in which sperm are produced in low numbers or the sperm are produced in sufficient numbers but are abnormally shaped or not mobile enough to reach the woman’s egg. Abnormally shaped sperm may not be able to penetrate and fertilize and egg, and weak or immobile sperm simply can’t get to the egg.

Here are a Few Proven Thoughts on How to Make Sperm Healthier

There are certain things that are known to cause problems with a man’s sperm. By simply making some life changes, the risk of male factor infertility can be lessened.

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  • No Tobacco or Marijuana – Both tobacco and marijuana have been linked to low sperm count and sluggish motility. Long-term marijuana use has been linked to abnormal sperm development.
  • Stop or Decrease Drinking – Alcohol can reduce sperm production.
  • Maintain a Healthy Weight – Don’t let yourself get too soft or too lean. Overweight men can have hormonal disturbances that contribute to male factor infertility. Men who are too lean can have decrease sperm count and function.
  • Exercise in Moderation – Excessive exercise can lower sperm count by lowering testosterone levels.
  • Vitamin C and E – These two vitamins are key to preventing male factor infertility. Low levels of Vitamin C and zinc can cause sperm to clump together. Vitamin E can combat free radicals, which can affect the quality of sperm.
  • Stay Away from Toxins – Men should limit or eliminate their exposure to toxins whenever possible. Regular contact with environmental toxins such as pesticides, insecticides, lead, radiation, or heavy metals can cause male factor infertililty.

Male Infertility – Deceptively Straightforward

While there are less moving parts, as it were, to the male side of making a baby, it’s still an absolutely vital part of the process. In addition to that, it’s a bit more complicated than you might think. Sure, all you need is one sperm to get to the egg, but that’s a feet in itself.

Even when a man and woman have no fertility issues at all, getting pregnant is no guarantee. When you add that to the fact that a healthy man produces around 250 million sperm per sexual encounter, you can see why having all the healthy and active sperm you can get is so important.

Male factor infertility can be a major road block on the way to getting pregnant, so show this to your husband. With these tips, he may be able to avoid male factor infertility, and both you may have that baby!

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