Tips To Improve the Fertility Rate in Men

by My Fertility Forums Health and Social Work

Today, we shall be discussing on male fertility and various ways to improve the situation. While infertility issues are mostly considered related to females, there are situations where males can also be held responsible. Here are some essential tips on improving male fertility:

Addition of antioxidants in the diet

Antioxidants play a critical role in fighting heart disease and cancer. Similarly, antioxidants also help in increasing male fertility. The evidence is shown in the fertility forum clearly suggests the fact that men taking antioxidants as supplements on a regular basis have experienced minimal DNA damaged sperm cells compared to those who are not taking the same. There is also evidence that proves the fact that couples increase the chance of conceiving if the male counterpart includes an extra amount of antioxidants into the diet.

Some of the antioxidants that helps in improving sperm health are zinc (meat, poultry, beans, red meat, crab, and oysters), selenium (beef, turkey, chicken, tuna, brazil nuts, and cod), vitamin C (orange, grapefruit, kiwi, and red pepper), folic acid (leafy green vegetables, beans, peas, fruits, fortified grains, and beef liver), and lycopene (pink grapefruit, watermelon, apricots, and tomatoes). However, consuming these items in moderation is recommended. Also, consuming Brazil nuts on regular basis may not be good for health. It is always better to consult a physician and nutritionist before including them in the diet.

Too much soy intake can cause damage to the sperm count

Soy intake is not bad but consuming it in high quantity can be fatal and may lead to infertility issues. Many members of My fertility forum have accepted the fact the consuming too much soy based foods results in decreasing the sperm count. Soy, on the other hand, has proved to be highly beneficial in preventing the chances of prostate cancer. If you are overweight, avoiding soy in high quantity is recommended.

Stay away from tobacco intake

Quit your smoking habits. You must stay away from tobacco to improve your fertility. Those who are strong smokers do face issues like decreased sperm motility, decreased sperm counts, and inappropriate sperm shape. If you are undergoing some kind of fertility treatments, it is better to avoid smoking. If you are undergoing IVF treatment, smoking can have a negative impact on the success of the treatment. Therefore, stay away from smoking. Also, smoking challenges the fertility of the female partner. Women who are exposed to some kind of second-hand smoke witnesses lower IVF success rates and also stands a higher chance of loss in pregnancy.

Avoid intake of alcohol in a heavy volume

Too much alcohol can cause a negative impact on the fertility rate. Moderate drinking, like once or twice in a week, one or two pegs, is normal. That’s not going to do any harm. However, frequent drinkers will definitely face the problem. High alcohol intake results in dropping the sperm count in men and worsening the sperm motility rate. The shape of the sperm also decreases.