02/01/2019
Can Stress Lead To Infertility In Male?
Male infertility basically refers to the inability of a man to result in pregnancy in female, who is fertile. In human beings, this problem accounts for around 50% of infertility. Almost 7% of all men get affected by infertility. Change in status and current stress, which is on the rise, leads to making a man infertile. When a man has the problem of obesity, this, in turn, tends to affect his fertility as well, with the s***m quality going down along with the s***m count.
Causes of Male Infertility
There are quite many reasons due to which a male can become infertile. They include:
Varicocele: This is a situation where an enlargement of veins occurs in the testicles. It results in blood to pool, thus creating an increased temperature. This rise in temperature in the sc***um leads to the reduction of s***m count, hence affecting fertility.
Undescended testicles: males with an undescended testicle remains at the increased risk of an inguinal hernia.Infection: An infection occurring in the testicle or prostate can make a male infertile.
Chemotherapy for cancer: Chemotherapy for cancers or any kind of radiation can have an adverse impact on a male's ability to produce quality s***m and also affecting the s***m count.
Normal Range of S***m Count
The normal volume varies from 1.5 to 5 ml per ej*******on.
The s***m count tends to vary from 20 to 150 million s***m per milliliter.
Different Issues Related to Male Infertility
There are certain issues relating to male infertility. They include:
Oligos***mia: This is an issue mainly characterized by low s***m count.
Asthenozoos***mia: This is the medical term used for reduction in s***m motility.
Azoos***mia: Azos***mia is a medical condition wherein a man.s semen has no s***m.
Teratos***mia: Teratos***mia is condition mainly characterized by the presence of s***m having different shapes (Morphological defect)
Risk Factors for Male Infertility
Consumption of Alcohol
Smoking
Stress
Tight clothing (Jockeys) affecting the circulation of the blood in the groin area
Hormonal imbalance
Indulgence in too much exercise
High temperatures- hot saunas
Caffeine
Toxin and pollutants
How to Prevent Male Infertility?
Males can prevent themselves from becoming infertile by following a healthy lifestyle:
They must not get addicted to things like smoking, drugs or in consuming alcohol.
Exposure to radiation and toxic substances must be avoided.
Avoidance of long hot bath or saunas in a must.
Cold water seat bath is very useful to increase s***m count and motility.
Various Kinds of Investigations Include:
Ultrasound of the scrotal
Testing of hormones
Analysis of the urine after ej*******on
Some genetic tests
Biopsy of the testicles
Semen analysis
Role of Diet and Yoga in Male Infertility
In fertility yoga, the body is put through number of exercises, mainly designed to help in fertility. The yoga poses help to stimulate the endocrine system in a positive manner, where the system is made up of glands, responsible for the production as well as dissemination of hormones throughout the body. Yoga aids male infertility by:
Stimulation of blood flow around the pelvic area.
Helping mind and body to stay relaxed, thus avoiding stress.
Oxygenation to reproductive organ helps in healthy s***m count and increase motility.
Diet maintenance which helps in fertility among males:
Walnuts: These are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which help to enhance s***m motility as well as vitality.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes is a rich source of lycopene, involving great benefits in improving male's fertility.
Blueberries: They are anti-inflammatory antioxidants, beneficial for the good health of the s***m.
Dark Chocolate: It is one of the best food to increase male fertility, as it not only helps to increase s***m count but also the motility.
Vitamin A: Egg, yellow fruits, veggies, milk and dark green vegetables.
Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid: Green leafy veggies, broccoli, yeast root, whole grain, asparagus oatmeal, avocados.
Vitamin C: Used as antioxidants . all citrus fruits.
Vitamin E: Wheat, gram, egg, sweet potatoes, leafy veggies, nuts seeds, whole grain.
