1、 Dietary hazards cannot be ignored
However, quitting smoking and drinking is usually a principle that everyone understands, and there are also some foods that many people have never thought of. For example, raw cottonseed oil, tripterygium wilfordii (Chinese herbal medicine), and compound decoction such as Scrophulariae, Asparagus, water stone, phellodendron, Scrophulariae will affect spermatogenic function and reduce sperm motility. People's impression of healthy and nutritious legumes is that they are rich in phytoestrogens. Excessive consumption can cause endocrine disorders in the body and may reduce the number and vitality of sperm. For men with fertility requirements, it is important to consume soy foods in moderation.
2、 Eating too much barbecue and fried food can harm the "essence"
A study has found that the decrease in sperm count and motility in patients with oligozoospermia is related to the lack of zinc, a trace element. Therefore, eating more zinc rich foods such as oysters, shrimp skin, animal liver, laver, sesame, peanuts, beans, etc. can ensure that the "essence" is full of energy.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is an important method for treating urinary tract stones. However, foreign scientists conducted semen analysis on patients receiving the treatment and found that sperm motility and density decreased, so they should be alert to iatrogenic losses.
In terms of diseases, varicocele can affect testicular production, so such patients should be diagnosed and treated early.
3、 Lower body environment should be 'relaxed'
Even so, it is important to maintain a breathable and comfortable lower body environment, and to prevent prolonged sitting and inactivity. It is reported that many drivers are infertile patients, which is because they often sit for a long time, the prostate gland is compressed, blood supply is reduced, circulation is not smooth, local resistance is reduced, and it is easy to induce prostatitis. As a result, changes in the acidity and alkalinity of semen can cause "weak sperm", which means a decrease in sperm motility and vitality. Doctors remind people who work at their desks or drive cars to get up and move around frequently to prevent infertility.
4、 High temperature affects sperm production
People who have bathtubs at home always enjoy taking a warm hot bath on cold winter nights. Although both the mind and body are extremely relaxed, if the soaking time is too long and the water temperature is too hot, it is like "murder" for sperm.
The optimal temperature for sperm production and survival is 1-2 ℃ below body temperature, and prolonged exposure to high temperatures in winter baths can damage the living environment of sperm and damage the spermatogenic epithelium. "Liu Yafeng said," The spermatogenic epithelium of the testes is specialized in producing sperm. Once damaged, the quantity, quality, density, and motility of sperm will decrease, making it difficult to regenerate into new sperm. This will lead to a reduced chance of conception and an increased incidence of infant malformations.
Similarly, frequent prolonged saunas, hot springs, and electric blankets can cause a decrease in sperm production due to high temperatures. Therefore, if you are a man who loves "high temperatures", it is best to reduce the time spent in hot environments appropriately and switch to showering if you have a habit of taking a bath.
In addition, mental stress can also reduce sperm count. The lack of zinc directly affects the testes, prostate, sperm, and semen, thereby reducing fertility.
(Intern Editor: Liu Jinhao)