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Infected semen can be a cause of infertility. Your doctor can test
for this. It was previously thought that mumps could cause sterility in
men but in fact it is now known to be extremely rare for mumps to lead
to sterility.
Heat can reduce sperm production. This
is why the testicles are outside the body in the scrotum rather than in
the abdomen like the ovaries. Medical opinion is divided on how
important the following are but we would suggest you take account of
whether they might apply to you - Some men soak themselves in a bathtub
full of scalding water, some obese (overweight) men can become sterile
because the sagging layers of fat can overheat the testicles, some men
whose jobs involve long hours of sitting may also have a reduced sperm
count because of overheated testicles.
Very frequent
intercourse can lead to a dramatic reduction in sperm count and cause
the man to be effectively infertile. If you ejaculate as much as 2-3
times a day you are likely to have a problem. If you want to be at your
most fertile you have to wait at least 3 days between each ejaculation!
Smoking
over 20 cigarettes a day has been shown to reduce both the sperm count
and the sperm motility. So stop smoking or reduce it to minimal levels!
Excessive alcohol intake can lead to low sperm counts for a variety of reasons.
The
workaholic man can find that fatigue can have similar effects on his
interest in intercourse as well as stimulate a desire for excessive
alcohol intake.
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