Sperm are powerful little swimmers, but they aren’t very tough because little things can throw them off their game, making them useless and affecting one’s virility
Here are 5 things that men need to watch out for:
1. Too much testosterone
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Testosterone supplements can actually have an adverse effect on the body’s sperm-making machinery. That’s because too much testosterone shuts down the pituitary, the gland that regulates the testicles’ production of sperm.
2. The toll of tobacco
Toxins in tobacco smoke can cause sperm to swim slowly, this is known as lazy sperm.
Furthermore, they can damage sperm cells DNA cargo. And cigarettes can do their damage even if guys themselves don’t smoke.
Read also: 5 Things that can lower a man’s sperm count
3. Obesity
Obesity has been linked to poor sperm, possibly by lowering levels of testosterone and raising levels of the female hormone, estrogen.
The fatter a guy is, the worse his hormonal situation and therefore, the more sperm issues she’s likely to have.
4. Sperm poison
Radiation including that from X-rays can actually stop sperm production inside the testicles. The bigger the dose, the longer it takes the sperm to recover and very big doses can render men permanently.
5.Heat
Heat is extremely dangerous for sperm and sperm production. If the testicle temperature rises above the normal level, sperm inevitably slows down. Also, regularly taking hot bath or jacuzzi can hurt fertility.
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