It’s no secret that we’ve been actively trying to conceive so we can add to our family before it gets too late. Unfortunately, I still don’t have any good news to share! My emotions have been all over the place. I feel if it’s meant to be it will happen. However, the other night I had a light bulb moment, why am I the only one preparing and making sure I’m healthy! Let’s face it I can’t do this alone! As a female we always put so much pressure and blame on ourselves when trying to conceive!
It’s time for the men in our life to step it up and understand that we are in this together! The truth is that men also deal with fertility issues just as we do! Did you know that it’s actually reported that One-third of infertility cases can be attributed to male problems!
So, this month I have decided instead of writing more tips about what females should do when TTC that I need to address the men instead!
Lose those extra pounds! Studies show that being overweight does affect sperm quality and that overweight men are more likely to have lower sperm counts compared to males that are normal weight.
Exercise: working out boosts testosterone which actually helps produce sperm. But keep in mind that over-exercising can actually deplete vitamins and stored hormones that are essential to make healthy sperm so be sure to keep your workouts in moderation.
Avoid smoking: Smoking increase stress on your body which can damage sperm and reduce sperm counts.
Get enough sleep and stress less: Not getting enough sleep along with stress can also effect sperm! Aim for 8 hours of sleep per night and try to avoid any extra stress that you can.
Start taking vitamins. Recent studies have found that males might improve low sperm counts by taking a combo of a zinc and folic acid.
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Is it time to see a urologist? If you and your partner have been TTC for 6 months or more with no results its time to really consider seeing a urologist. During the evaluation for male infertility, your partner will need to provide a sample of semen for analysis.
Astroglide TTC™ sponsored this blog post. The opinions and text are all mine
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