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Causes of Vancouver Male Infertility

Author: John
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Time: 2011/7/11 17:32:40

Male infertility contributes to at least 50% of the reasons why couples cannot conceive. It is also becoming more evident that early pregnancy losses are also related to the male fertility. Basically what we have learned here at our Vancouver fertility clinic is that it takes two to make a baby so both the man and woman can benefit form optimizing their fertility.

I wanted to share some lifestyle factors that can affect male infertility what you can do to optimize male fertility.

Low testosterone
Lower testosterone not only can reduce sex drive but it also can reduce sperm count. Men need testosterone to make sperm. Testosterone can be low because the pituitary gland is not releasing enough of the stimulatory hormone LH & FSH, or because the testicle is damaged, failing or malformed due to genetic conditions. Also being obese can also lead to low testosterone.

Do NOT supplement with exogenous testosterone. Taking testosterone injections or pills will drastically impair male fertility.

The following lifestyle habits reduce both sperm count and quality

Smoking cigarettes, heavy alcohol drinking and using marijuana, cocaine and opioid painkillers. Also, some medications for high blood pressure, heart disease, stomach acid, gout, inflammatory bowel disease, enlarged prostates and baldness. And as mentioned above taking supplemental testosterone.

Radiation
Most know about the large amounts of radiation we can receive from X-rays. Not as well know is the small daily dose of radiation we get from our cell phones. Research has been growing that electromagnetic waves from cell phones cause low sperm counts. To help with quality and sperm count the men need to keep their cell phones out of their pockets.

Do not over heat - keep them cool
There is a reason why the testis are on the outside of the body. Unlike women whose ovaries are inside, sperm are easily damaged by heat and hence mother natured designed them to literally "hang out side the body". Hot tubs, very tight fitting underwear, infra red saunas and long distant bike riders can lead to lower sperm count resulting from too much heat.

Diet and exercise

Obesity can thwart a man's fertility in many ways: lowering libido, reducing sperm counts and disrupting hormone balance. This is in part because fat tissue produces estrogen, which lowers testosterone. Maintaining a healthy weight and diet can significantly increase a man's chance of conceiving a healthy baby, studies show.
Strenuous exercise may hurt fertility, though. Men who run more than 100 miles a week have lower sperm counts and testosterone levels. Dr. Goldstein also advises male cyclists trying to conceive to ride for only 30 miles at a time—mainly to limit their time wearing tight bicycle shorts. And he recommends using a seat with a wide back rather than a hard, narrow one. "You want more of your weight on your sit bones," he says.

Environmental factors

Sperm are very sensitive to oxidative stress, toxins and other endocrine disruptors. So avoid microwaving your food in plastic containers. Wear gloves when handling paints and chemicals. After golf, wash your feet immediately with soap and water and the very least change your socks shoes after your last played hole.

In summary, male infertility often can be reversed and the same lifestyle factors can also optimize already normal sperm to increase your chances of not only conceiving but also producing a healthier child.

Please visit out our male fertility treatment page for basic tips and supplements to optimize male fertility.

Sources:
Male Factor Infertility Treatment Plan
Surprising Causes of Male Infertility
Male Factor Infertility
Things to Avoid

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