What’s Killing Your Sperm Count?
mcOnline is much aware of issues on sperm counts among young men and wishes to bring to attention of the general public some of the factors responsible for this reproductive difficulties.
mcOnline therefore looked at the questions below and how they affect sperm counts.
Sit back and take a read.
Can laptop heat really lower your sperm count?
Portable computers placed directly on the lap tend to generate heat which can kill sperm. Elevated temperatures in the testicles decrease sperm count and it can take men up to three months to recover the sperm. This goes for other heat-inducing suspects, too:
Sitting in a hot tub or sauna can kill sperm because excessive heat is in contact with the testicles.
Tight underwear can kill sperm because the body’s heat can cause testicular hyperthermia and reduce sperm integrity.
Laptops can kill sperm when placed directly on a man’s lap. Use a desk or table to prevent losing swimmers.
What about cell phone radiation?
As soon as mobile phones became small enough to fit in our pockets, the rumors started flying. It still remains unclear whether or not cell phone radiation has a significant impact on sperm count. Some scientists believe the heat produced by a mobile phone — not the radiation — lowers sperm count. Still, more direct and controlled evidence is needed in order to prove either hypothesis.
The low-down on toxins
Ingesting chemicals can cause sperm damage and lower sperm production, but some chemicals have a stronger effect than others.
Smoking damages sperm, making them less likely to fertilize eggs.
Anabolic steroids have a negative effect on sperm production. When supplemental testosterone is given to a man, the hormonal signals that tell the testicles to make testosterone and sperm are blocked, and the man’s natural testosterone production stops.
Alcohol, if consumed in excess (more than 14 drinks per week), can decrease the production of testosterone while increasing a man’s estrogen levels.
Source: OGDEN Clinic
Richard Koomson| mediacentralonline.info |Ghana
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