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THE ROLE OF MALE NUTRITION IN FERTILITY

THE ROLE OF MALE NUTRITION IN FERTILITY

Male nutrition plays an important role in fertility and sperm quality. Just like women, men's health is greatly influenced by their dietary habits, which can either enhance or diminish their reproductive capacity. Eating nutrient-rich foods can significantly improve sperm quality and increase the chances of conception.

How Nutrition Affects Male Fertility

Diet is a key factor affecting sperm motility, morphology and quantity. Consuming foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals helps protect sperm from damage caused by free radicals, while a lack of these elements can reduce sperm quality.

Key Nutrients for Male Fertility

  1. Vitamin C: It enhances sperm motility and helps prevent damage to sperm DNA. Foods rich in vitamin C include oranges, peppers, and strawberries.
  2. Zinc: Zinc is essential for the production of healthy sperm. It is found in red meat, seafood, and beans.
  3. Selenium: Selenium helps improve sperm quality. Good sources are Brazil nuts and fish.
  4. Vitamin D: It helps produce healthy sperm and improves testosterone levels. The best source is sun exposure, but foods like oily fish and eggs are also important.
  5. Folic acid: Folic acid, although better known for its effects on women, is also critical for male fertility, as it reduces the risk of damage to sperm DNA. It is found in green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli.

 

Nutritional Tips for Improving Male Fertility

– Include antioxidants in your diet: Eat antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables to reduce free radical damage.

– Limit your consumption of alcohol and processed foods: Alcohol and processed foods can reduce sperm quality.

– Choose healthy fats: Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and walnuts, help improve sperm motility.

– Hydration: Good hydration is essential for overall health and sperm quality.

In conclusion

Proper nutrition is critical to improving male fertility. Nutrients found in certain foods can improve sperm quality and quantity, thereby increasing the chances of conception. By adopting a healthy diet, men can support their fertility and improve their overall health. Schedule an appointment at our clinic to receive specialized nutritional advice and improve your reproductive health.

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The association of IVF drugs with cancer risk is a major concern for women enrolled in these programs. But the plethora of bibliographic reports collected from credible scientific studies and published in reputable medical journals worldwide are reassuring and do not confirm this concern.

Of course not. In about a third of cases, infertility is due to the woman (female factor), while in a third of cases, it is due to the man (male factor). The remaining one-third is due to both (both men and women) or even to unknown factors.

The quantity and quality of a man's sperm can be affected by his health and lifestyle. Some factors that can reduce the quantity and / or quality of sperm are:

  • the alcohol
  • drugs
  • environmental toxins, including pesticides and lead
  • smoking
  • health problems
  • medicines
  • radiotherapy and chemotherapy
  • the age

Success rates vary at each IVF Center. Very important factors are also the age of the woman, the levels of her hormones and of course the sperm of the husband. Rates generally range from 45% or slightly higher for women up to 35 years old.

Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after one year (or 6 months, if it is a woman over 35) with normal, regular sexual intercourse. In other words, when a year passes without the woman becoming pregnant, the couple should consult their doctor to determine the cause of the pregnancy and then treat it. We must all, however, be aware and not forget that the age factor is the most critical for female fertility and that the individualized approach of each couple is the "golden key" that solves the problem.

The number of treatment cycles a woman can undergo is not specified. It is certain that in our country there are high level obstetricians-gynecologists and organized infertility treatment centers, which offer impeccable medical services at this level. If there are correct indications (eg ovaries that respond to stimulation therapy, good quality endometrium, etc.) the success rate -especially with the use of newer techniques and biotechnological drugs, which show increased bioactivity compared to conventional drugs from urine- totals approximately 65%-70% after 4 cycles of treatment.

At the Center for Reproductive Medicine of Dr. Traianos we offer egg / sperm cryopreservation services for those who have a personal or medical reason and need this service. We use the most modern vitrification technique in the freezing of sperm and eggs.

The collection of eggs takes 10-15 minutes, it is not painful, it is done under intoxication and after the end of the process you return to your activities.

In general, experts agree that the fact that a couple has already had a child can be considered proof that there is no infertility problem in the first place. It is like a small test that has been done and proves that they "made it" at least once. On the other hand, however, we must be aware that things may have changed in the meantime and a problem may have arisen (e.g. the man may have suffered some inflammation, which affects the quality of his sperm or something has intervened that affects female fertility: an inflammation, a gynecological surgery, an abortion, etc.).

In any case, if a reasonable period of time (one year) passes and a couple is unable to achieve pregnancy, then they should, with the help of their doctor, investigate whether there has been a problem causing infertility.