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Five Ways to Improve Fertility for Men

Five Ways to Improve Fertility for Men

How Men Can Boost Their Fertility

Women might be the ones who get pregnant and carry their baby, but men play an essential role in conception. As they say, it takes two to tango.

 

Therefore, couples trying to conceive need to ensure that both partners are doing everything they can to stay healthy and boost their fertility. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can improve sperm count as well as sperm motility.

 

Healthy sperm do more than just improve the odds of conceiving. Having healthy sperm can also ensure that the baby grows strong and healthy during and after pregnancy.

 

Five Ways to Improve Fertility for Men

If you are struggling to conceive, making some lifestyle changes could be the answer. It’s always a good idea to check with your primary care doctor, though, to ensure nothing else is going on.

 

In the meantime, making these changes will improve your overall health, so there’s no downside to incorporating them into your lifestyle starting today!

 

1. Get enough sleep

We all have nights here and there where we get less than the recommended amount of sleep. However, consistently getting too little sleep can negatively impact sperm count and quality. Aim for at least seven hours of sleep a night.

 

2. Find your ideal weight

Being overweight or underweight can impact your sperm health. Make an appointment with your doctor to find out what your ideal weight is and what you need to do to get there. They can work with you to develop a program that gets you to your ideal weight in a healthy manner.

 

3. Quit smoking

Not only is a smoking habit bad for you all around, but it can also significantly impact your sperm count, sperm motility, and even sperm shape. Your doctor may be able to prescribe you medication to help you kick the habit.

 

4. Eat foods rich in folate

Pregnant women take folate (either naturally or in supplemental form) to help their babies’ brains and spinal columns grow strong and healthy. Men should also take folate before conceiving. Research has found that men with low levels of folate have a higher risk of having DNA-damaged sperm. Eggs that get fertilized by sperm with chromosomal abnormalities are more likely to result in miscarriages or congenital disabilities.

 

You can get folate in foods like spinach, citrus fruits, whole grains, beans, and folate-enriched bread and pasta. Aim for 400mg of folate daily.

 

5. Find ways to de-stress

Trying to conceive can be stressful, especially if you’re having fertility issues. However, continual stress has been shown to lower sperm count and motility in men. Therefore, both partners must find ways to de-stress.

 

Some ways to de-stress include exercising, meditating, reading, and having sex without the pressure of trying to conceive.

 

Your Genes May Impact Your Reproductive Needs

While these are general tips, they won’t guarantee your fertility. We’re all different, thanks to our unique genetic makeup. That’s why getting a genetic test can be helpful if you’re trying to conceive.

 

Our genetic tests can help you determine what foods to eat to improve your chances of fertility based on your genes. Get one today to improve your chances of conceiving.