We all know the environment and our lifestyles are wreaking havoc on our planet. But what about their impact on our health and, specifically, male fertility? Doctors say there has been a noticeable decline in sperm count among men aged 25 to 40. Also read | Male fertility tips: Correct these bad habits that can harm a man's sperm count and reproductive health Dr Ankita Kaushal, consultant, fertility and IVF specialist, Motherhood Fertility and IVF, Navi Mumbai says, “Currently, not only are females experiencing fertility-related issues, even males are.
There is a distressing decline in sperm count among men aged 25-40 due to factors such as environmental pollution, poor diet inclusive of processed foods, sedentary lifestyles involving the absence of physical activity, prolonged sitting, and stress (because of personal or professional reasons).” What factors have contributed? Dr Sulbha Arora, clinical director at Nova IVF Fertility, Mumbai, advises men to consult fertility specialists for guidance. Although ageing does not cause as drastic a fall in sperm counts for men as the decline in eggs for women , many factors affect sperm health.
Lack of physical activity, unhealthy lifestyle changes, poor dietary habits, stress, environmental pollutants, and addictions, as well as toxic substances in the environment, play a role, doctors say. “One of the primary factors is the changing lifestyle. Low sperm count (oligozoospermia) and the absence of sperm in semen (azoospermia) s.