In an Oxford England journal published in December 2016, an article “Men’s knowledge of their own fertility: a population-based survey examining the awareness of factors that are associated with male infertility” posited that male factors, such as low sperm count and abnormal sperm morphology, are primary or contributing causes in almost half of the diagnosed cases of infertility. Men were less knowledgeable about how daily activities and excessive heat sources, such as the use of laptops and frequent hot tub use, can impact male
fertility.
These findings highlight the importance of educating men about such health risks in order to address modifiable risk factors through health promotion activities, such as diet, exercise and stress reduction techniques. The survey proved that the more information that individuals have about fertility, the more likely they are to exhibit positive health-seeking behaviors to improve their own fertility. The health of a man’s sperm dictates three of the following very important things: 1. The ability to conceive. It is a 50-50 equation, after all. 2. Chances of a miscarriage.
Scientific evidence is now talking about the role and responsibility that oxidation of sperm or damaged sperm plays in miscarriages and pregnancy losses.
3. Ability to create that healthiest possible baby. Your baby’s health is a reflection of its parents’ health prior to conception. So, it’s really important to note that getting pregnant is a team effort, a couple working together to optimize the chances of conception and of course, carrying a healthy pregnancy to term. Someone once asked “Can sperm be incompatible with the egg?” Absolutely yes, it can be. Female sperm antibodies, an incompatibility with the egg for whatever reason, could reduce the sperm’s exposure to the egg. In terms of incompatibility, it’s generally not the egg that is going to be affected. It is mostly the cervical mucus. Even though the egg can have antibodies to your sperm, it is usually female mucus that will kill the sperm. The result of this hostility is that the sperm never is able to get to the egg. The best way to prevent that is by wearing condoms anytime you have sex other than the times that you’re actually trying to conceive. This will reduce the female immunological response to the sperm, if there is one there. When trying to have a baby, timing conception and intercourse are also going to be vital. Miscarriages are a 50:50 equation when it comes to egg and sperm quality – there are 7 category reasons for miscarriages, which I cover during the #Soprecious14dayFertilitydare
These findings highlight the importance of educating men about such health risks in order to address modifiable risk factors through health promotion activities, such as diet, exercise and stress reduction techniques. The survey proved that the more information that individuals have about fertility, the more likely they are to exhibit positive health-seeking behaviors to improve their own fertility. The health of a man’s sperm dictates three of the following very important things: 1. The ability to conceive. It is a 50-50 equation, after all. 2. Chances of a miscarriage.
Scientific evidence is now talking about the role and responsibility that oxidation of sperm or damaged sperm plays in miscarriages and pregnancy losses.
3. Ability to create that healthiest possible baby. Your baby’s health is a reflection of its parents’ health prior to conception. So, it’s really important to note that getting pregnant is a team effort, a couple working together to optimize the chances of conception and of course, carrying a healthy pregnancy to term. Someone once asked “Can sperm be incompatible with the egg?” Absolutely yes, it can be. Female sperm antibodies, an incompatibility with the egg for whatever reason, could reduce the sperm’s exposure to the egg. In terms of incompatibility, it’s generally not the egg that is going to be affected. It is mostly the cervical mucus. Even though the egg can have antibodies to your sperm, it is usually female mucus that will kill the sperm. The result of this hostility is that the sperm never is able to get to the egg. The best way to prevent that is by wearing condoms anytime you have sex other than the times that you’re actually trying to conceive. This will reduce the female immunological response to the sperm, if there is one there. When trying to have a baby, timing conception and intercourse are also going to be vital. Miscarriages are a 50:50 equation when it comes to egg and sperm quality – there are 7 category reasons for miscarriages, which I cover during the #Soprecious14dayFertilitydare
