Smoking, alcohol, and drugs all damage sperm. Smoking reduces the quality of sperm, while alcohol and drugs can cause temporary infertility. If you are thinking of starting a family, it might be worth giving up smoking, drinking and taking drugs for a few months to see if your sperm quality improves.
1. Smoking
Smoking can cause a reduction in sperm count and quality. It has been linked to male infertility and causes DNA damage in sperm cells. The more you smoke, the higher your chances of having problems getting pregnant.
2. Taking alcohol excessivelyÂ
Moderate drinking is fine for most people, but drinking too much alcohol can damage your liver, which can affect testosterone production and sperm quality. If you drink heavily, you may have low testosterone levels, which is associated with reduced fertility in men.
3. Not getting enough sleep
Lack of sleeping time may reduce sperm quality. However, an extra hour of sleep in this study also showed lower sperm count and survival rate, suggesting the negative effect of sleeping too little or too much. Furthermore, sleeping longer does not necessarily produce higher-quality sleep.
4. Hot waterÂ
Bathing with hot water frequently or men who use Saunas often, expose their testicles to heat and it reduces their sperm count.Â
5. Eating too much junk food
Junk food can lead to obesity, which is thought to reduce fertility in men. A poor diet can also affect hormone levels, which may also lower your sperm count.
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