{"id":27996,"date":"2016-08-24T01:33:51","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T01:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/7-common-causes-of-male-infertility\/"},"modified":"2016-08-24T01:33:41","modified_gmt":"2016-08-24T01:33:41","slug":"7-common-causes-of-male-infertility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/7-common-causes-of-male-infertility\/","title":{"rendered":"7 common causes of male infertility"},"content":{"rendered":"

{Most men still think infertility is a female problem and they are so wrong. Males just as females can have infertility issues and its important males know what can cause these infertility problems.}<\/p>\n

Below are 7 common causes of male infertility<\/p>\n

{{1. Diet:}}<\/p>\n

Your diet can affect your infertility so it\u2019s important you eat the right foods. Deficiency in vitamin C and zinc can affect a man\u2019s fertility. So if you want to protect your fertility, daily exercise and a nutrient-rich diet will help.<\/p>\n

{{2. Environmental factors:}}<\/p>\n

Environmental factors can also affect a man\u2019s infertility. Exposure to mercury, pesticide, second-hand smoke and radiation can wreck a man\u2019s fertility. Working safely around these exposures is important.<\/p>\n

{{3. Lifestyle habits:}}<\/p>\n

Your lifestyle can have an adverse effect on your fertility. You should ensure you live a healthy lifestyle if you want to avoid male infertility. Use of recreational drugs, excessive drinking, smoking can decrease a man\u2019s sperm count and mobility of sperm cells. Use of laptops on your laps can affect your sperm production due to the temperature the laptop generates. Being a vegetarian can also affect a man\u2019s fertility according to research.<\/p>\n

{{4. Age:}}<\/p>\n

Age can also affect a man\u2019s fertility. Even though males have longer fertility period than females, it doesn\u2019t last for ever. As males age, the quality of their sperm is affected.<\/p>\n

{{5. Medical conditions:}}<\/p>\n

Some medical conditions can affect a man\u2019s fertility. Obesity, kidney disease and a condition known as immunological infertility where a man\u2019s body attacks his sperm for unknown reasons.<\/p>\n

{{6. Abnormalities in the sperm :}}<\/p>\n

Abnormalities in a man\u2019s sperm can affect his fertility. If the sperm count of a man is lower than 20 million\/mL, the chances of his sperm fertilising an egg decreases. If the sperm is too slow, it could also be a problem as it would have difficulties fertilising an egg.<\/p>\n

{{7. Hormonal issues:}}<\/p>\n

Deficiency in testosterone can lead to infertility in men. Problems with hormones such as LH, FSH and androgens can affect a man\u2019s infertility.<\/p>\n

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