Does Male Fertility Last Forever?

Does Male Fertility Last Forever? What Most Men Don’t Know
क्या मर्द हमेशा बाप बन सकते हैं? एक सच जो ज़्यादातर नहीं जानते

 
🔍 Introduction

🔬 The Science of Male Fertility Decline
📌 What changes with age:
Sperm count decreases gradually after 35
Motility and morphology worsen
DNA fragmentation (DFI) increases — leading to miscarriage risk, poor embryo quality, IVF failure
📚 Scientific References:

Eskenazi et al., Fertil Steril. 2003. “Age affects semen quality.”
Agarwal A et al., Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2006. “Sperm DNA damage and its impact on male fertility.”
Sharma R, Agarwal A. "Male Age and Infertility." Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2021.
 
🧠 Common Myths vs Facts
Myth                                                                               Truth
Men are fertile forever                        Fertility declines with age just like women
I feel healthy, so I’m fertile                 Semen quality can decline silently
Erectile function = Fertility                 Not true — both are different systems
 
🧪 What Tests Should Men Do?
Semen Analysis – Count, Motility, Morphology
DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI) – Sperm DNA health
Scrotal Ultrasound – Check for varicocele or blockages
Hormone Profile – Testosterone, FSH, LH
 
✅ What Can Be Done?
Antioxidants (CoQ10, Vitamin E, Zinc, L-Carnitine)
Lifestyle changes (no smoking, reduce heat, exercise)
ICSI or IVF if needed
Don’t delay testing if trying for more than 6 months
 
💡 Takeaway Message
Men too have a biological clock. It’s just silent.
Check before you regret. Because sperm age… even if you don’t feel it.

मर्दों की फर्टिलिटी हमेशा नहीं रहती—ये सिर्फ़ दिखाई नहीं देती।
जाँच करवाइए… समय रहते।

10 Bad Habits That Kill Male Fertility (Scientifically Proven)

🧬 Remember: Sperm takes about 72–90 days to regenerate. What you do today affects your fertility 3 months later.
 
1. ❌ Smoking (Cigarettes, Bidi, or Hookah)
Effect: Reduces sperm count, motility, and increases DNA fragmentation.
🧪 Study: Agarwal A et al., Reprod Biol Endocrinol, 2015
📌 Impact: Heavy smokers may see up to 23% lower sperm concentration.
 
2. ❌ Alcohol Consumption (Especially Regular/Heavy Drinking)
Effect: Alters testosterone, causes oxidative stress, reduces libido.
🧪 Study: Jensen TK et al., BMJ Open, 2014
📌 Even 5+ drinks/week = measurable drop in semen quality.
 
3. ❌ Gutka, Tobacco, Paan Masala, Supari
Effect: Decreases sperm count & quality; increases free radical damage.
📚 Very common in India, especially rural & semi-urban men.
 
4. ❌ Excess Heat Exposure to Testicles
Hot water baths, sauna, tight jeans, laptop on lap, long bike rides.
Effect: Increases scrotal temperature → kills sperm-forming cells.
🧪 WHO Guidelines: Scrotal temp should remain ~2°C below body temp.
 
5. ❌ Obesity and Belly Fat (High BMI > 25)
Effect: Converts testosterone into estrogen; lowers sperm production.
🧪 Study: Hammoud AO et al., Fertility & Sterility, 2008
📌 Fat cells = hormonal imbalance = low testosterone = low sperm.
 
6. ❌ Mobile Phones in Pant Pocket & Prolonged Radiation Exposure
EMF (Electromagnetic Field) radiation near scrotum reduces sperm quality.
🧪 Study: Gorpinchenko et al., Central European J Urology, 2014
⚠️ Keep phones away from groin area.
 
7. ❌ Porn Addiction & Excessive Ejaculation
Effect: Impacts brain-hormone pathways (dopamine imbalance), reduces sperm density in frequent cases.
🧠 May reduce interest in real sexual intimacy & disrupt testosterone cycles.
 
8. ❌ Sleep Deprivation (Less than 6 hours/day)
Effect: Disrupts circadian rhythm, increases cortisol (stress hormone), reduces sperm production.
🧪 Study: Zhang J et al., Scientific Reports, 2016
 
9. ❌ Uncontrolled Diabetes, High BP, or Thyroid Issues
Chronic illness affects hormonal balance and sperm production.
❗ Men with HbA1c > 7 often show reduced semen volume and poor motility.
 
10. ❌ Overuse of Gym Steroids / Testosterone Injections (without medical need)
Effect: Shuts down natural sperm production by negative feedback to pituitary gland.
Many bodybuilders are unknowingly infertile.
 
✅ Bonus: What Should You Do Instead?
DO THIS                                      INSTEAD OF THIS
Antioxidant-rich diet                 Junk food / processed snacks
7–8 hrs deep sleep
Late-night screen scrolling
Moderate gym/yoga
Excessive or no exercise
Cool boxers
Tight jeans/underwear
Semen test yearly (after 30)
Assuming “I’m fine”
 
📍 Consultation Tip:
Men trying to conceive should stop all above habits for minimum 3 months and take a semen analysis + DFI (DNA Fragmentation Index) to track improvement. 

📍 Contact Us:
Shradha IVF & Maternity, Patna
👨‍⚕️ Expert in Male & Female Infertility
📞 9162562266
🌐 www.shradhaivf.com