Yes Really!
If both of you are not being treated for your infertility, you are only addressing half the problem. Yes really!
Research on the lifestyle and environmental factors that are modifiable in male infertility include parameters on obesity, scrotal temperature, medication and drugs, occupation, smoking and alcohol and frequency of intercourse.
Obesity – a BMI (body mass index) over 30 is likely to reduce fertility
Scrotal temperature – elevated temperatures is associated with reduced semen quality
Medications and drugs – opioids, psychotropic agents, cannabis interfere with fertility
Occupation – heat exposure, ionising radiation, vibrations, pesticides, and solvents may reduce fertility
Smoking – decreases semen quality
Alcohol – excess consumption is detrimental to semen quality
Intercourse frequency – every two days
What about semen analysis? Not many couples I talk to do actually know their numbers or parameters. Even after many rounds of IVF. These parameters are a start, get to know your numbers and what it means for you. But importantly, ask me what it means to the whole health is the key:
Volume
pH
Sperm concentration
Total sperm count
Total motility
Progressive motility
Vitality
Normal morphology
Leukocytes
If you would like a free phone all to discuss working with me to take back control of and boost your fertility, you can book via this link:
https://www.carissamcallister.com.au/bookings-checkout/free-discovery-call?referral=service_list_widget
References
Katz, D., Teloken, P., & Shashany, O. (2017). Male infertility – The other side of the equation. Australian Family Physician, 46(9), 641-643. Retrieved from https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2017/september/male-infertility