Male Infertility: 10 Things That Can Affect Your Sperm Count!

– Exposure to radiation from X-rays or cancer therapy can reduce sperm production. With high doses of radiation, sperm production can be permanently reduced.

– If you are overweight, it’s time to shed those extra pounds. Yet another Harvard study found that overweight men are 11% more likely to have a low sperm count and 39% more likely to have no sperm in their ejaculate. Obesity can reduce fertility by lowering testosterone levels (greater fat storage can end up turning testosterone into the female hormone estrogen, leading to a slowing or cessation of sperm production), directly raising testicular temperature due to extra insulating fat tissue and increasing the risk of erectile dysfunction.

 – Many Studies have linked the effects of psychological stress on male fertility, especially the semen quality. Researchers found that men with higher levels of both short- and long-term stress and anxiety have less semen and lower sperm concentration and counts.