The Causes of Male Infertility

                                                                     

Male infertility has many causes--from hormonal imbalance, to physical problem, to psychological and/or behavioral problem. Moreover, fertility reflects a man's "overall" health. Men who live a healthy lifestyle are more likely to produce healthy sperm. The following list highlights some lifestyle choices that negatively impact male fertility --it is not all -inclusive.

1. Smoking--significantly decreases both sperm count and cell motility.
2. Prolonged use of marijuana and other recreational drugs.
3. Chronic alcohol abuse.
4. Anabolic steroid use--causes testicular shrinkage and infertility.
5. Overly intense exercise--produce high levels of adrenal steroid hormones which cause a testosterone      deficiency resulting in infertility.
6. Inadequate vitamin C and Zinc in the diet.
7. Tight underwear--increase scrotal temperature which results in decreased sperm production.
8. Exposure to environmental hazards and toxins such as pesticides, lead, paint, radiation, radioactive    substances, mercury, benzene, boron, and heavy metals.
9. Malnutrition and anemia.
10. Excessive Stress!
modifying these behaviours can improve a man's fertility and should be considered when a couple is trying to achieve  pregnancy.