In recent times, infertility has become an increasingly common concern among young adults trying to conceive. Fertility has long been associated with factors such as age, medical history, and lifestyle choices, including diet and physical activity. However, recent studies suggest that office environments play a significant role in increasing the risk of infertility.
Dr Ruby Yadav, DAME HEALTH, MBBS, MS- Obstetrics and Gynaecology shares, “For office workers, working for long hours leads to a sedentary lifestyle; increased stress and irregular eating patterns have been contributing to the growing trend of reproductive health issues. Hence, understanding these risks and how to mitigate them is essential for office workers who are planning to conceive or are already facing fertility challenges,” she said. Sedentary Lifestyle And Its Effect On Male Fertility Dr Yadav explains that the most significant factor that affects male fertility is a sedentary lifestyle, and office-going people spend a minimum of eight hours a day seated at a desk with little or no movement.
This sedentary lifestyle can have serious complications, like: - Raised scrotal temperature negatively impacts sperm quality and quantity. - Cooler temperatures produce optimal sperm quantity and quality, as excessive heat can impair male fertility. The Stress Factor Stress in various forms; psychological, social, physical, or biological—is common and can negatively affect male fertility, particularly in couples .