How does stress affect sperm?

How does stress affect sperm?

How does stress affect sperm?

Stress is a condition resulting from the physical, mental, and intellectual response to a threat. It is a temporary state of mental imbalance that affects various parts of the body, including fertility.

Effects of stress on sperm production

  1. Oxidative stress: Stress leads to an increase in oxidative stress

Oxidative stress is a condition that occurs when the body lacks a balance between free radicals and antioxidants. This imbalance affects sperm cells, reducing their motility and ability to fertilize eggs.

  1. Hormonal imbalances: Stress leads to hormonal imbalances

The body releases cortisol, or stress hormone, which is produced by the adrenal glands and stimulates the body to prepare for the situation it is facing. This increase in cortisol affects the levels of various hormones in the body, including a decrease in testosterone, or the male sex hormone that plays an important role in sperm production.

  1. Decreased sperm quality: Stress affects sperm quality

Stress not only affects sperm quantity, but also sperm quality. According to a study by Rutgers School of Public Health and Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, stress from work or unemployment can affect testosterone levels in men. Men with high levels of stress have lower sperm quality than men with low levels of stress, which can reduce the chances of fertilization. 

Stress affects sperm concentration, sperm motility, morphology, and the ability to fertilize eggs.

Therefore, stress management, such as meditation, breathing exercises, exercise or yoga, and eating a healthy diet, are essential. In addition to reducing stress, it also helps improve fertility.

Prime Fertility Center does not only provide infertility treatment. What Prime Fertility Center aims for and continuously develops is to provide services to customers with care, consultation, care, and concern for all your feelings, like family members. Because we understand the feelings, pressure, and stress of those who cannot successfully conceive, the clinic intends to provide warmth and full convenience to those who receive services, with determination and care from a team of expert doctors, embryologists, and a team with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care and consultation.


Should you be interested in getting infertility consultation, please contact us.

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Tel. : 062-648-6688 / 062-648-8866 / 02-029-1418–9
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Frequent drinking and hangovers increase the risk of infertility

Frequent drinking and hangovers increase the risk of infertility

Frequent drinking and hangovers increase the risk of infertility

Frequent parties and hangovers can directly and indirectly affect your health, especially for those who are already planning to have children. This makes it even more difficult to have children!

Because frequent and large amounts of alcoholic beverages cause the hormones in the body to function abnormally.

What are the effects of drinking alcohol and hangovers?

In men > Abnormal testosterone production results in the body producing less sperm, poor quality sperm, and reduced fertilization ability.

In women > Abnormalities in the pituitary glands hormone system and hormones that control ovarian function result in no ovulation, abnormal uterine lining, and increased chances of premature birth or miscarriage.

It also reduces the absorption of vitamins and minerals, increasing the risk of malnutrition such as magnesium and potassium. It also comes with negative effects from a “hangover” such as insufficient sleep, restless sleep, headaches, dizziness, vomiting, dehydration, fatigue, etc. These are indirect negative effects that affect the body. 

Therefore, drinking excessive amounts of liquor, beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages is a cause of infertility and reduces the chances of having children by up to 50%.

If anyone is planning a pregnancy and still has problems controlling their alcohol consumption, you may need to consider consulting a mental health professional or medical professional to find a treatment plan.

Prime Fertility Center does not only provide infertility treatment. What Prime Fertility Center aims for and continuously develops is to provide services to customers with care, consultation, care, and concern for all your feelings, like family members. Because we understand the feelings, pressure, and stress of those who cannot successfully conceive, the clinic intends to provide warmth and full convenience to those who receive services, with determination and care from a team of expert doctors, embryologists, and a team with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care and consultation.


Should you be interested in getting infertility consultation, please contact us.

Prime Fertility Center

Tel. : 062-648-6688 / 062-648-8866 / 02-029-1418–9
Line : @primefertility
Facebook : Prime Fertility Center
E-mail : [email protected]

 

 

 

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When preparing to have a baby, should you eat more animal protein or plant protein?

 

When preparing to have a baby, should you eat more animal protein or plant protein?

 

When preparing to have a baby, should you eat more animal protein or plant protein?

“Protein” is important for people of all ages, and they will receive different benefits. It must be consumed in different amounts at different ages. Protein is easily found in animal products, such as meat, milk, eggs, and processed foods such as butter and cheese.

But for parents who want to start taking care of themselves to avoid infertility, they can begin by avoiding high-fat foods and trans fats, such as margarine, fried foods, and snacks, to control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of diabetes.

So how should people who want to have children eat protein?

If you are preparing to have children, you should eat 1-1.5 grams of protein per body weight/day. Proteins that should be eaten include fish, eggs, chicken, beef, pork, etc. 

Eating protein from animals should be done in moderation. Although the nutritional value of animal protein is high, fat, cholesterol, and the risk of various dangerous diseases are also increased. 

Plant protein is low in saturated fat, has no cholesterol, is high in fiber, and has fewer calories than animal protein. They can be eaten together, but it is recommended to avoid plant proteins that have effects similar to female hormones, such as soybeans and processed soybean proteins because they can affect the uterus. 

Eating protein with iron will help strengthen the uterus and also help produce quality eggs. In addition, eating green vegetables to increase folate and vitamin B helps accelerate ovulation, resulting in a good chance of pregnancy in the future.

Prime Fertility Center does not only provide infertility treatment. What Prime Fertility Center aims for and continuously develops is to provide services to customers with care, consultation, care, and concern for all your feelings, like family members. Because we understand the feelings, pressure, and stress of those who cannot successfully conceive, the clinic intends to provide warmth and full convenience to those who receive services, with determination and care from a team of expert doctors, embryologists, and a team with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care and consultation.


Should you be interested in getting infertility consultation, please contact us.

Prime Fertility Center

Tel. : 062-648-6688 / 062-648-8866 / 02-029-1418–9
Line : @primefertility
Facebook : Prime Fertility Center
E-mail : [email protected]