Science: What to do to increase sperm count?

It is feared that if men's sperm count continues to decline, the very identity of the human race may disappear.

Male sperm count continues to decline in many countries of the world and is a major problem. This directly affects reproduction.

A man's sperm count is also related to a person's diet and habits. Food is the basis for the functioning of the human body.

If the diet is high in fat, the sperm count will decrease. A study of 99 men at a fertility clinic in the United States found that eating too much junk food decreased sperm quality.

Men with adequate levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their bodies have better sperm quality. Fish and vegetable oils are rich in omega-3.

According to this study, sperm quality was 43 percent lower in those who ate a diet high in fat. People who eat foods high in omega-3s have better sperm quality.

According to the World Health Organization, a normal sperm count is between 1.5 and 3.9 million per milliliter of semen.

Several studies have warned that if men's sperm count continues to decline at its current rate, the very identity of the human race may be wiped out.

In the last 40 years the quality of sperm of men living in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand has been affected.

If lifestyles are not changed, the future consequences will be dire.

A man's ejaculate only has 5 to 15 crore spermatozoa that start swimming towards the woman's uterus as soon as they are released. It is not an easy process. Sometimes only a single sperm can reach the woman's uterus. He will reach his goal.

Want to improve sperm count and quality? What do the doctors say?

Just follow these from today:

Do not wear very tight underwear. Do not bathe in very hot water.
Stay safe from sexually transmitted infections.
Stop drinking alcohol. Alcohol consumption affects testosterone hormones, which are directly related to sexual performance.
Keep your body healthy.
Exercise is essential. But, don't overdo it. The adage that excess is nectar also applies to exercise.
How long we sleep is linked to our ability to fertilize and conceive. If a man or a woman does not sleep for seven to eight hours daily, it directly affects reproduction.
According to a study, those who sleep less than 6 hours a day have a 31 percent chance of reduced fertility. Deep sleep is essential not only for health but also for reproduction.

What should be done to keep the sperm count stable?

Exercise is beneficial for health. However, some exercises can affect sperm count.

For example, long-distance cycling and long-distance running in tight clothing can reduce sperm count.

Using loose underwear in a trouser shape can keep sperm count better than tight underwear. Apart from these, doctors advise to avoid addictive habits like cigarettes and alcohol.

Doctors also say that stress is also a cause of low sperm count, so don't stress too much.

A proper diet is also important to maintain a healthy sperm count. Meat and pulses should be included in the diet. Also, all kinds of fruits, onions, garlic, honey, peanuts and ghee should be included in the diet.

Bathing in cold water is very good. Wear loose clothing to keep the genital area ventilated.

Exercise regularly. Research shows that exercising a few hours a week improves sperm quality.

Misunderstanding

There is a myth that heavy exercise in gyms will increase sperm count. But there is no direct connection between the two, says Dr. Ashok Anand.

Due to adequate daily exercise, the sperm count will be good. Along with this, he says, a proper diet is also essential.

Also, he says, you don't need to go to the gym to increase your sperm count.

Dr. Ashok Anand says that sitting for long periods of time doesn't affect sperm count, but if your body temperature rises while sitting, it can affect sperm count. Smoking definitely lowers sperm count.

“Continuous smokers definitely have a lower sperm count. Cigarettes contain harmful nicotine. Also, smoking reduces the amount of oxygen in the body. It affects sperm count. So, quitting smoking can increase sperm count," he says.

Doctors believe that diabetes and high blood pressure also cause low sperm count.

There is no direct link between stress and sperm count, but there is definitely an indirect link, says sexologist and psychiatrist Sagar Mundada.

"Chronic stress causes changes in hormones, which can affect sperm count," says Dr. Mundada.

Bathing in hot water affects sperm production. Warm water increases the temperature of the scrotum.

As a result, the seed sacs have to work harder to produce sperm. In such situations, sperm quality deteriorates due to additional stress. Also, their numbers will also decrease.

Holding a laptop on your lap for long periods of time is believed to affect sperm. But there is no definitive answer to this in any research, says Dr. Mundada.

However, it can have some consequences as the thighs get hot while working with the laptop continuously on the lap.

Masturbation is also believed to lower sperm count.

“This is not true. But excessive masturbation can affect penile erection during intercourse," says Dr. Mundada.

A few days ago, the shocking news that the human race will become extinct if the number of sperm in men continues to decrease was published in the journal Human Reproduction Update.

Doctor Hakai Levin, who is researching it, told the BBC that it is a possibility in the future and that it is a matter of concern.