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Things A Man Must Do For Good Fertility

For healthy pregnancy, a man's sperm needs to be healthy. A man's fertility depends upon a variety of factors from genetics to a healthy lifestyle.

How Weight Gain Affects Fertility

A recent survey indicates that nearly 30% of fertility failure cases involve the male infertility. Medication, certain bad habits and exposure to certain chemicals may also spoil the quality of sperm and may cause male infertility.

Factors That Affect Your Fertility

As a man, it is better to take care of your diet and certain lifestyle habits in order to increase the chances of healthy pregnancy.

Shed Excess Weight

Shed Excess Weight

Research suggests that overweight men might suffer from low sperm count. Try to maintain healthy weight.

Diet

Diet

Fresh fruits and vegetables help. Antioxidants enhance quality of sperm.

Exercise

Exercise

Workouts can beat your stress levels and also increase blood circulation to all parts of your body including your privates.

Age-Related Factors

Age-Related Factors

Some studies say that the sperm of older men carries the risk of certain abnormalities. It is better to attend regular check ups if your age is above 50.

General Health

General Health

Conditions like blood pressure and diabetes must be kept under control in order to enhance the quality of your sperm.

Drinking

Drinking

Even alcohol may affect the quality of sperm. Men who wish to procreate must stay away from such unhealthy habits.

Steroids

Steroids

All kinds of drugs and even steroids may seriously affect the reproductive system of men.

No Hot Tubs

No Hot Tubs

High temperatures in the privates may affect the sperm count and quality too. Stay away from hot tubs and steam baths till you become a father.

Smoking

Smoking

It affects sperm quality, count and motility. Also, smokers may experience erectile dysfunction. Try to quit it soon.

Privates Must Be Cool

Privates Must Be Cool

It is better to wear comfortable inner garments that allow your privates to breathe well. Tight clothing or uncomfortable inner wear may heat up the area.

No Cycling

No Cycling

Cycling is an activity that may not go well as it can increase the scrotal temperature due to friction.

Chemicals

Chemicals

Exposure to certain toxic chemicals, pesticides, dyes and other substances must be totally avoided.

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