{"id":39614,"date":"2025-06-23T12:56:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/habits-to-help-boost-male-fertility\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:56:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:56:36","slug":"habits-help-boost-male-fertility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/","title":{"rendered":"Habits to Help Boost Male Fertility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some time ago we talked about certain habits that are detrimental to fertility, related to our lifestyle and current diet, which you should avoid if you want to get pregnant. Today it\u2019s their turn, as male fertility in reproduction also matters a great deal and will have an impact on, together with the woman\u2019s fertility,\u00a0<strong>successful results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When discussing male fertility, the following question comes up: what guidelines, or habits, can\u00a0<strong>improve sperm quality<\/strong>? These are the same whether we are talking about trying to get pregnant naturally or by using assisted reproduction techniques. These recommendations will be very useful to you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/#Develop_healthy_eating_habits\" >Develop healthy eating habits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/#Do_away_with_or_at_least_limit_alcohol_and_tobacco_consumption\" >Do away with (or at least limit) alcohol and tobacco consumption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/#Keep_in_mind_your_age_if_you_want_to_have_children\" >Keep in mind your age if you want to have children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/#Avoid_pollution\" >Avoid pollution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/#Watch_your_weight\" >Watch your weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/#Stay_away_from_wearing_tight_clothes\" >Stay away from wearing tight clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/#Stay_away_from_your_mobile_phone_and_computer\" >Stay away from your mobile phone and computer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/#Get_regular_physical_activity\" >Get regular physical activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/#Adjust_the_use_of_medications\" >Adjust the use of medications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Develop_healthy_eating_habits\"><\/span>Develop healthy eating habits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not long ago we discussed myths and truths about foods that improve female fertility. And, of course, we also focused on males to learn more about the relationship between food and male fertility, pointing out different\u00a0<strong>products that help\u00a0<\/strong>to improve it.<\/p>\n<p>To summarise, the main piece of advice we always give at URE Centro Gutenberg is that a\u00a0<strong>healthy, balanced Mediterranean diet which is low in fat\u00a0<\/strong>will improve sperm parameters and favour fertilisation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_away_with_or_at_least_limit_alcohol_and_tobacco_consumption\"><\/span>Do away with (or at least limit) alcohol and tobacco consumption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several studies indicate that alcohol and tobacco consumption have a negative impact on fertility. In fact, we know that sperm count, as well as sperm motility and morphology, are affected due to an\u00a0<strong>increase in sperm DNA fragmentation<\/strong>, among other reasons.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth pointing out that these effects are completely\u00a0<strong>reversible once the male stops consuming\u00a0<\/strong>tobacco or decreases his intake of daily alcoholic beverages. Thus, it\u2019s never too late to quit!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_in_mind_your_age_if_you_want_to_have_children\"><\/span>Keep in mind your age if you want to have children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We know that as of the age of 45 sperm count and motility can decrease, and that after the age of 60 the testicles become smaller. This leads us to believe that\u00a0<strong>male fertility also decreases with age<\/strong>, though later than in women.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, we also know that as males age,\u00a0<strong>oxidative stress increases\u00a0<\/strong>in spermatozoids (DNA fragmentation), and fertilisation capacity decreases.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_pollution\"><\/span>Avoid pollution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A study published a few months ago in\u00a0<em>Human Reproduction<\/em>\u00a0warned about reduced sperm quality in\u00a0<strong>males in the Western World<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The rise in obesity, together with greater\u00a0<strong>environmental exposure to chemical products<\/strong>, seems to be the combination of factors responsible for this decline in fertility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_your_weight\"><\/span>Watch your weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The sperm of obese males is of lower quality than of males with a normal body mass index. That fact is that being overweight or obese is a serious obstacle for those who want to become parents, both for males and females.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, several studies have confirmed that the concentration of spermatozoids in semen is\u00a0<strong>between 10% to 20% lower\u00a0<\/strong>in obese assisted reproduction patients.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_away_from_wearing_tight_clothes\"><\/span>Stay away from wearing tight clothes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever asked yourself why the testicles are on the outside of the body? The reason is simple: it is because\u00a0<strong>they require a lower temperature\u00a0<\/strong>(between 1 to 2 degrees less), than the body\u2019s temperature so that spermatogenesis, or sperm formation, can properly take place.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thus, wearing tight clothing means that the testicles will be closer to the body and, as a result,\u00a0<strong>will reach body temperature\u00a0<\/strong>as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_away_from_your_mobile_phone_and_computer\"><\/span>Stay away from your mobile phone and computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, this does not mean you need to stop using them! But continuing on with the\u00a0<strong>causes that increase the temperature of the testicles<\/strong>, you should keep in mind that keeping your mobile phone in your front pocket or working with your laptop on your lap can also lead to this temperature increase.<\/p>\n<p>Just as we explained before, this increase in temperature\u00a0<strong>affects the process of sperm formation<\/strong>, which is why we recommend keeping these guidelines in mind when using these devices.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_regular_physical_activity\"><\/span>Get regular physical activity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Practicing any sport, or at least maintaining\u00a0<strong>some type of physical activity<\/strong>, always translates to benefits for your health and, of course, your fertility.<\/p>\n<p>According to a study, six months of physical activity can increase the number and motility of spermatozoids, and\u00a0<strong>running 30 to 45 minutes a week\u00a0<\/strong>is the best way to improve sperm quality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjust_the_use_of_medications\"><\/span>Adjust the use of medications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taking certain medications may have an impact on fertility. Among the medications which are most detrimental to your spermatozoids are immunosuppressant drugs, chemotherapy drugs, anti-epileptic drugs, hormones, antidepressants\u2026 If you are taking one of these medications, don\u2019t forget to tell\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/discover-ure\/\">your fertility specialist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Illegal drugs, as you can understand, won\u2019t have any benefit for your reproductive system. Thus, you should\u00a0<strong>completely forget about taking drugs if you\u2019re trying to become a parent<\/strong>, as their effects may be irreversible after a certain amount of time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some time ago we talked about certain habits that are detrimental to fertility, related to our lifestyle and current diet, which you should avoid if you want to get pregnant. 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