Excessive laptop use may impact men's ability to become dads, says a new study.
"Laptops are becoming increasingly common among young men wired into to the latest technology," said Suzanne Kavic, MD, director of the division of reproductive endocrinology at Loyola University Health System (LUHS) and associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology and department of medicine at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
About Male Infertility
Encyclopedia section of medindia briefs you about the Genetics of Male Infertility
Encyclopedia section of medindia briefs you about the Genetics of Male Infertility
Kavic recommends placing laptops on desktops to prevent damaging sperm and decreasing counts and motility. Other tips to protect male fertility include: avoiding hot tubs, using boxers over briefs, refraining from ejaculating too frequently, exercising moderately, avoiding exercise that can generate heat or trauma to the genital area, eating well, taking a daily multivitamin, getting eight hours of sleep per night and staying hydrated and limiting caffeine to no more than two cups per day.
Other tips include: refraining from smoking, avoiding drugs and excessive alcohol use, minimizing exposure to toxins, avoiding excessive weight gain or weight loss and practicing stress reduction techniques.
Journey of the Male Sperm
Interactive section of Medindia explains the journey of the sperm from testis to the outside world.
Interactive section of Medindia explains the journey of the sperm from testis to the outside world.
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Red Meat Consumption Linked to Poor Sperm Count
New research out of Spain is claiming that eating red meat regularly may harm the quality of sperm in men and hurt their chances of becoming a father.
New research out of Spain is claiming that eating red meat regularly may harm the quality of sperm in men and hurt their chances of becoming a father.
Reports Suggest Worldwide Fall in Sperm Count and Quality - Male Infertility on the Rise
NEW YORK (June 5, 2009) -- In recent decades, there have been periodic reports of a worldwide decline in sperm count and quality.
NEW YORK (June 5, 2009) -- In recent decades, there have been periodic reports of a worldwide decline in sperm count and quality.
