There are several things men and women can encounter on a daily basis that may not be good for their health, or their fertility.
There are several things men and women can encounter on a daily basis that may not be good for their health, or their fertility.
With all the current research on the harm smoking can do to a person’s health, not smoking should always be a consideration, but especially when someone is pregnant or trying to conceive. Tobacco use has been demonstrated to affect the reproductive capacities of both men and women and is a particularly potent reproductive toxin.
Environmental toxins such as heavy metals, chemicals from industrial manufacturing and radiation therapy have also been shown to contribute to low sperm count.
Regular physical exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, excessive exercise can cause a hormonal imbalance in both women and men, and can cause women to stop menstruating.
When trying to conceive, men’s testicles need to remain cool in order to function optimally. In fact, they should be a couple of degrees below normal body temperature. There are several things men can do to help keep their testicles cool:
The scrotum hangs outside a man’s body because testicles need to be a few degrees cooler than the rest of the body for normal sperm production. Underwear that is too tight, nylon biking shorts, a work space that is too close to a heat source, saunas and long hot showers can all consistently raise the temperature of a man’s testicles.