If you have decided to expand your family, remember that your partner's he alth and well-being, as well as yours, are important to your future offspring. Scientific research has shown that male fertility decreases with the progress of civilization. The quality of male sperm for decades has been increasingly harmed by environmental pollution, unhe althy lifestyle, smoking, and stress. What can you do to improve your own fertility?
Finally, the moment has come when you said to yourself: we want to have a baby! Congratulations - you belong to the constantly growing group of couples who consciously make a decision about parentage. But what usually follows? It is the future mother who is thinking about getting ready: she goes to the gynecologist, does tests, begins to take more care of herself so that the baby has the best possible start. After all, both mother and father are "throwing themselves" into the new life. It sometimes happens that the effect of trying to get a descendant depends on his he alth, good physical and mental condition. And also - what will be the father when the baby is born.
A he althy lifestyle has a positive effect on fertility
According to scientific research, the fertility of men - that is, the quality of sperm - decreases significantly. For decades, environmental pollution, ubiquitous (also in food) chemicals, unhe althy lifestyle, and stress have had an increasingly detrimental effect on the quality of sperm. In order to counteract these unfavorable factors, you should start taking care of yourself.
Start with your lifestyle. If you like to party a lot, or have a job that engages you overtime, it's time to reconsider and think about slowing down.
No more broken nights! In order for the body to regenerate properly, you need at least 7-8 hours of sleep.
Remember to plan your vacation breaks wisely - not only a long vacation in the summer, but also a few-day trips from time to time. Then leave with your wife, try to break away from stress at work and everyday problems.
If you have a sedentary job or like to sit in front of the computer surfing the Internet, remember to balance it with a suitable dose of exercise, preferably outdoors. Jogging, cycling, swimming, Nordic walking or light training in the gym - whatever you choose, it will only bring benefits, as long as the sport is practiced regularly (2-3 times a week). It will allow you to oxygenate the body,counteract atherosclerosis (which is one of the most common causes of erection problems) and relieve stress, which - you know it for a long time - will effectively kill your desire for love.
If you have a stressful job and switching to another is not an option, sign up for yoga or tai-chi; there you will learn techniques of relaxation and controlling negative emotions. This will also come in handy in the first tiring weeks after the baby is born: it will make you react more calmly and more maturely in difficult situations, you will not be disturbed by your baby's crying or your wife's bad mood.
Addictions (smoking, drinking alcohol) reduce fertility
Do you smoke cigarettes? It's high time to quit this addiction. It has been proven that smokershave spermless mobile, which makes fertilization difficult. Cigarettes, moreover, have a harmful effect on the entire body, they contain - apart from nicotine - dozens of poisonous substances, including contribute to the formation of blood clots, increase the content of bad cholesterol in the blood, and thus indirectly promote atherosclerosis.
If you quit smoking, you will not only increase your chances of paternity, but also create better conditions for your child's development. The point is that cigarette smoke is also inhaled by the so-called passive smokers who are in the same room with you. It is unhe althy for everyone, but especially pregnant women should avoid it (children of female smokers or passive smokers are born smaller and are more prone to lung diseases and allergies), especially infants, who are much more sensitive to any pollution. Sleeping a baby in a smoky room can even lead to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome!
Limit alcohol consumption. Its excess can cause erection problems, while beer contains phytoestrogens derived from hops, which weaken the ability of sperm to fertilize.
Drugs, even "soft" ones, such as marijuana, are also forbidden. Smoking it frequently can significantly (even by half) reduce the amount of sperm produced by your body. There are also substances in it that can damage the ability of sperm to move and penetrate the egg.
Do not overdo drinking coffee. A cup a day will do no harm, but when drunk in excess, it will flush the magnesium out of the body. That is why men who drink a lot of coffee get tired faster - also during amorous games.
Overheating of the testicles adversely affects sperm production
For sperm cells to develop, the temperature in the scrotum must be about 2ºC lower than that in the abdominal cavity. Nature has arranged it so that the male sex glands are outside for a reasonher.
Conclusion? Overheating of the testicles must be avoided as this has a negative effect on sperm production. So if you wear tight briefs, replace them with boxer shorts, avoid tight jeans. Use the sauna occasionally - it also increases the temperature in the testicles.
Interestingly, one study found that an increase in temperature in the scrotum can cause driving for as little as 2 hours a day. So if you stand in traffic jams for a long time every day, maybe it is worth switching to public transport services, at least for a while?
A fatty diet has a negative effect on fertility
The daily menu is also important for your male vitality. If you are a vegetarian, be careful with soy - research has shown that phytoestrogens in soy can deprive sperm of its ability to fertilize. Traditional Polish cuisine based on fatty meats is also unfavorable for the quality of intimate life.
So, forget about pork chop and pork knuckle. On the other hand, eat lean poultry, sea fish, seafood, liver, whole grain bread, olive oil and vegetable oils more often, and as much fresh vegetables and fruits as possible (especially celery, garlic, parsley, eggplants, asparagus, peppers, lettuce and cabbage, avocado, kiwi, pineapples, walnuts). When it comes to sweets, dark chocolate is highly recommended. These products are rich in selenium, zinc, magnesium, vitamins E, C and folic acid, omega-3 acids and wholesome protein. These are ingredients that have a positive effect on the synthesis of sex hormones.
If you live very intensively, get tired quickly, you can take a ginseng-based preparation that supports the regeneration of male vitality.
A man's body condition determines his fertility
A man who approaches the issue of starting a family responsibly cares about his he alth. This is not hypochondria at all, but smart precaution. Despite the advances in science and medicine, the modern lifestyle undermines the condition of the body much faster than it was even 20-30 years ago. So do the basic tests: EKG, blood count, urine test, lipidogram (i.e. cholesterol level broken down into fractions), sugar level, blood pressure. If you have ailments that bother you or make your life difficult - you often have a cold, have headaches, problems with falling asleep - now is a good opportunity, and at the same time the last call, to get your doctor interested in them.
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