Common Misconceptions About Male Infertility
What Can Be Done to Prevent Male Infertility?
- Quit smoking or don’t smoke to begin with
- Avoid unnecessary exposures to drugs or toxins
- Take antioxidants – natural dietary sources are the best
- Have your children at a younger age where you and your sperm are more healthy
- Keep the scrotum a few degrees cooler than core body temperature
- Don’t make your partner wait too long to have children – older eggs are less adept at repairing sperm DNA damage
- Use condoms with new partners – STIs can cause infertility
- Carefully consider your options and future choices before having a vasectomy
Common Misconceptions About Male Infertility
There are many misconceptions surrounding male infertility. Given that male factor infertility is present in around 50% of cases of couples struggling to conceive, it’s important to know what factors contribute to infertility, and some simple steps that can be taken to improve fertility.
Myth #1 – Age does not affect male fertility
Myth #2 – My smoking won’t affect my partner’s chance of conception
Myth #3 – My general health doesn’t affect my sperm
Myth #4 – Losing weight won’t help my sperm
Myth #5 – Fresh fruit and vegetables can’t help my sperm
Myth #6 – Alcohol isn’t an issue for men trying to conceive
