For the doctor, it was time to focus on the health of sperm when there is the desire to get pregnant
Sperm health is still incredibly neglected in cases of infertility and Dr. Neel Shah is anxious to change this narrative.
“We looked at the sperm as long as anything else under a microscope, yet, we know very little,” says Shah, obstetric and medical director of Maven, a digital clinic that meets women and families, to the magazine Fortune.
According to Shah, there are not enough men who perform routine seed analysis to verify the health of the sperm, although 50% of cases of infertility is connected to the health of men. Between 18% and 27% of the time, men are not tested during an evaluation of infertility. In the data that analyzed, Shah states that about a third of the in vitro fertilization cycles (IVF) occur without adequate sperm tests.
However, many men are reluctant to make a sperm analysis when they have to be performed in a clinic. But today other homemade tests are available. Although there are protocols necessary for transport and temperature in sending samples, it is a way for several men to actively participate in the fertility process.
“There is something to be on a fertility journey and, in fact, the parameters of your seed. This is very motivating for men,” says Shah. “If you adopt a healthier lifestyle, you will produce better sperm.”
Here are the three main lifestyle habits that can help improve the count of spermatozoa, quality and mobility:
1- a healthy food
The diet is essential for healthy sperm. “Men are very motivated with counting and mobility, how to” mix ” [os espermatozoides] I’m, “says Shah.” And it turns out that these things are very sensitive to the diet. “
A study discovered that men who consume food of vegetable origin, fruitVegetables, legumes and lean meats are almost three times more likely to have healthy sperm. Men who eat less transformed and red meat – a Mediterranean dietary pillar – had higher cars of sperm counts, Shah had previously explained in a blog post.
2- Exercise
Although there is no exact way to quantify the amount of exercise for the benefit of the health of the sperm, the move is essential.
The guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes per week of physical activity of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of intense activity.
“We all have the opportunity to be healthier than us, but for men who have half end parameters, losing a little weight, eating a little better, practicing a little more can, in fact, make a big difference,” says Shah.
3- don’t smoke
Smoke Regularly it can also have a negative impact on the health of spermatozoa.
“Smoking and wearing marijuana is very negative for sperm and many people smoke from time to time,” says Shah. “Even a small reduction can make a big difference.”
Finding ways to optimize health and adopt preventive measures to relieve the burden that infertility causes in people is something that all men can start considering more seriously.
“Every dollar spent on the fertility of men would probably save two in the in vitro fertilization costs”, calculates Shah.
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