What Can Be Done to Prevent Male Infertility?

Common Misconceptions About Male Infertility

 

What Can Be Done to Prevent Male Infertility?

  1. Quit smoking or don’t smoke to begin with

  2. Avoid unnecessary exposures to drugs or toxins

  3. Take antioxidants – natural dietary sources are the best

  4. Have your children at a younger age where you and your sperm are more healthy

  5. Keep the scrotum a few degrees cooler than core body temperature

  6. Don’t make your partner wait too long to have children – older eggs are less adept at repairing sperm DNA damage

  7. Use condoms with new partners – STIs can cause infertility

  8. 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


Written by Dr Raelia Lew

RANZCOG Board Certified CREI Fertility specialist, Gynaecologist and the Director of Women’s Health Melbourne. 

Co-host of the Knocked Up Podcast, Co-founder of Ellechemy intimate wellness solutions. Raelia has a PhD in Preconception Health Promotion and Genetic Screening.  Raelia is a leading Australian expert in IVF and egg freezing, pioneering a bespoke model of care.

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