#semen quality

The entire World is observing a rising trend in infertility in 1 out of 7 couples in the past few years.  In this worldwide suffering, a major problem is a male infertility; in which, one main reason is declining semen quality. Any factor that declines semen quality can affect male fertility.

The possible reasons behind male infertility can be low sperm production, abnormal sperm function, or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Several environmental and lifestyle factors can affect semen quality in the adult male. The modern lifestyle that includes smoking, alcohol, caffeine, digital devices, different kind of environmental pollution, and even radiation can affect male semen quality.

What Is Semen Quality?

Semen quality is the measure of male fertility. Semen quality involves both the quantity and quality of sperm.  Semen quality decides the ability of sperm in semen to accomplish fertilization.

According to the recent guidelines by World Health Organization (WHO), a healthful sperm count is 15 million per milliliter (ml), or at least 39 million per ejaculation. Doctors consider a sperm count of fewer than 15 million per ml as a low count, and it may affect fertility.

Statistical Data On Male Infertility

In recent years male infertility is a worldwide problem and it affects 15% of married couples. The percentage of infertility in the general population is 15-20%, and of this, the male factor is responsible for 20-40%. A preliminary study by the World Health Organization stated that 45% of infertile men are found to be affected by Oligozoospermia (low sperm count) or Azoospermia (no measurable sperm in a single ejaculation).

Present Condition Regarding Male Infertility In India

In India, the prevalence of infertility is around 23%, and 35% of infertility cases in married couples are caused by male infertility. Infertility in men is increasing gradually and it has reached an alarming level, its incidence may affect the male population in the future.

Factors Affecting Sperm Count

Smoking

Cigarette smoking is a common risk factor for male fertility. Cigarette smoke contains more than 7000 harmful chemicals! Besides impaired male fertility, smoking also causes DNA damage, aneuploidies, and mutations in sperm, which is a direct threat to the genetic configuration of future generations.

Alcohol

Intake of alcohol directly interferes with the production of GnRH, FSH, LH, and testosterone hormones; which leads to a decline in the production, morphological development, and maturation of sperms. Spermatogenesis (The process of sperm production) declines gradually with increasing levels of alcohol intake.

Uses of digital devices

A recent study has found a significant connection between evening and late-night exposure to light from digital devices and poor sperm quality. The effect of cell phone radiation on healthy sperm and fertility is an alarming problem for recent time.

Obesity

High risk in sperm quality and declined fertility rate have been observed majorly in overweight (BMI 25–<30 kg/m2) and obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) males. Obese men have a higher percentage of sperm with DNA fragmentation and abnormal morphology, which make men likely to be more infertile.

Anxiety & Stress

Stress and anxiety activate the sympathetic nervous system, which eventually decreases the testosterone level in men.  A decline in testosterone suppresses the production of sperm (spermatogenesis).

Diet

Diet and nutrition play a vital role in semen quality. Intake of a healthy, nutritive, balanced diet could improve semen quality and fertility rates amongst males.

Conclusion

An overall positive lifestyle can improve sperm quality and male fecundity. In that respect, awareness and recognition of the possible risk factors present in modern-day life can help young couples seeking conception. By bringing changes in the modern day’s harmful lifestyle and proper diagnosis of infertility, couples may overcome the curse of infertility.

SEMEN QUALITY AND FERTILIZING ABILITY OF INDIGENOUS NIGERIAN TURKEY TOMS (Meleagris gallopavo) FED VARYING LEVELS OF PROTEIN DIETS

SEMEN QUALITY AND FERTILIZING ABILITY OF INDIGENOUS NIGERIAN TURKEY TOMS (Meleagris gallopavo) FED VARYING LEVELS OF PROTEIN DIETS

Abstract:

Nutrition, particularly crude protein level, has been shown to enhance reproduction in both the male and female. The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of dietary protein level on the fertility of indigenous turkey toms. Fifteen toms…

Various Food nutrients and fats help you to enhance semen quality.

Influence of oxidative stress on sperm quality in animal

Elaheh Jahanian, Hojjat Asadollahpour Nanaei, Nasroallah Moradi Kor

Key words: Oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species, semen quality.

Earlier, we were made to think that infertility is really a condition that only generally occur in female. But the recent science casts more enlightenment on urban myths that have been thought to be facts, we have now know for certain that infertility clearly appears even in the male...