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Male fertility: three tips to improve it

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Improve male fertility 👈

When talking about fertility, people often talk about the female. It seems that male fertility does not concern so much ... Or maybe there is a certain taboo with this topic?

It seems that when you think about male fertility, many times, it is associated with virility, with everything related to the sexual part of masculinity. 

But male fertility refers to the reproductive side of man. And many times, when pregnancy is sought, the factors that can affect fertility are not sufficiently addressed from a male perspective. 

Let's say that female fertility is an important part of the “pregnancy” equation, but this equation would be incomplete if we did not take into account the role of men. Y men, yes, they can improve their fertility and enhance the quality of your sperm.

 

Sperm quality beyond virility

Discuss male fertility is often a taboo subject. Society still associates virility with fertility, so many men do not want to talk about their (in) fertility for fear that their virility will be questioned. 

But actually, many male fertility problems have nothing to do with the more sexual view of fertility (virility). Therefore, in this article we will talk globally about male fertility and how to improve it to achieve pregnancy. 

 

The psychological aspect of man's fertility

Stress is not only a risk factor for female fertility, it is also for male. Anxiety can reduce the amount of sperm in semen, and also, make these have inefficient forms or have mobility problems. This affects your ability to fertilize the egg. 

Therefore it is important staying in spirits, whether through sports, mindfulness and relaxation techniques, or leisure with friends (in a healthy way and avoiding excesses). 

 

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Three Tips to Boost Male Fertility

stay healthy

Yes, this recommendation may seem ambiguous. But taking care of your lifestyle is the most important thing we can give you. And what does it mean to stay healthy?

Eat balanced

You should always eat balanced, but if you normally don't, now is a good time to start. There are foods that will enhance the quality of sperm and improve it, but there are also those that will damage the quality of the ejaculate and semen, both in quantity and quality.

Eating healthy implies avoid foods loaded with fat, ultra-processed foods and too high in calories. Better to opt for lots of fruits and vegetables, and as a cooking method, the iron, the steam or the oven. 

Vitamins like E and C can improve sperm quality, so your diet should include foods that contain them. 

You can find vitamin E in nuts like almonds, whole grains, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, and hazelnuts, or green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli. 

Vitamin C is found in acidic fruits such as red fruits, pineapple, papaya, mango, kiwi, oranges and grapefruit. In addition, the consumption of vitamin D and calcium is also important for male reproductive health, all ideal for improving semen quality along with a healthy lifestyle. 

Exercise regularly

Staying healthy is essential, it is clear that physical exercise must enter the equation. 

Doing sports on a regular basis will benefit you in two ways: the first, because you will help maintain a good weight (and that favors sperm quality). The second reason exercising is a good idea is because it reduces stress, and stress has been shown to lead to behaviors that do not promote male fertility. Yes indeed, watch out for sports like cycling. Yes, you guessed it: the rubbing of the testicles and the constant pressure they receive from the bike saddles are not the best helpers for good fertility.

Avoid alcohol and tobacco

Yes, not only the woman must make some sacrifices. It is also It is important to avoid substances such as alcohol or tobacco.. This does not mean that you cannot drink a glass of champagne at Christmas, but it is important to reduce alcohol consumption as much as possible, and zero tobacco. It is proven that both negatively affect the quality of sperm and semen, leading to fertility problems (it is less viable and less long-lived sperm). 

 

Avoid tight underwear

That tight clothing is not the best for blood circulation is well known. But when it comes to circulation and friction in the testicles, this premise could be even more important. The studies are not conclusive yet, but when in doubt ...How about swapping out your tight briefs for wider 100% cotton boxers?? Prevention is always better, even if you are preparing for an assisted reproduction cycle. The better the quality of the semen and the quality of the sperm, the better the result. 

 

Take supplements to improve your fertility 🔝

In the same way that folic acid (or other supplements, depending on the case) is usually recommended to women when planning a pregnancy, men can also improve their chances of getting pregnant through supplements and vitamins. 

Obviously, each case is different and you should receive medical advice, but we want to give you some options so that you take into account what your body needs at this stage: 

Remember, fertility is not a mathematical thing. It is a combination of factors, so it is important to pay attention to everything that we have discussed. In any case, if despite following all our advice -and those of the doctor- the pregnancy does not arrive, it is important to consult a specialist as soon as possible. 

Home male fertility tests

If you want to evaluate your fertility intimately at home, you have the option of home tests to evaluate parameters of seminal quality. They will never be as detailed and accurate as laboratory tests, but they are undoubtedly an economical, comfortable, fast and intimate option. Here I leave you a post where I tell you everything and we talk about its reliability: Home male fertility tests, are they reliable?

Likewise, if you are determined to do the seminogram in a reproduction laboratory or you have doubts that this test can tell you, how to collect the sample and many other things, I recommend this other post: The seminogram [WITHOUT TABÚS]: obtaining and transport

If you have any questions regarding supplements, you can ask us in the comments. Remember that you also have an important section on male vigor and libido where you can find supplements and tips that will help you increase vital tone, erections and libido. 

Weight and male fertility

It is also important that you keep in mind that weight in male fertility is important, neither too much nor too little. An excess in the body mass index is directly linked to poor semen quality and fertility and infertility problems, directly affecting the quality of sperm through processes such as oxidation by free radicals, poor hormonal and testicular function, and poor male microbiota that affected, among other parameters, the mobility of the sperm and their fertilizing capacity, having to resort more frequently to assisted reproduction techniques.

Improving male fertility is a crucial but often overlooked topic, but there is no doubt that it can contribute to increasing awareness of this important aspect of male reproductive health. By addressing factors such as diet, exercise, avoidance of harmful substances, and choosing appropriate underwear, sperm quality and ultimately your chances of conceiving can be significantly improved. By heeding this advice and considering specific supplements, men can take proactive steps to optimize their fertility and increase their chances of success in pursuing pregnancy.

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