Most Infertility issues are caused by men- VAM News

Are u shocked?  Don't be.

There is a common misconception that fertility issues are usually due to an issue with the female, but this is not the case confirmed by VAM News. 

What we know is that sperm health, in general, is declining. Sperm counts have dropped more than 50% in less than 40 years.

    A man and a woman, credited: getty images

There is also another misconception that men can create children at any age. It is often thought that if a man has fathered a child, that he is ‘fertile’ and will be able to do so again no matter his age.

But research shows that aging affects sperm quality, making it harder to achieve a pregnancy and increasing the risk of miscarriage.

Miscarriage

Yes. I thought it was women problem. Now you know.

Well this doesn’t mean that older men aren’t able to be fathers, it just means that aging can bring challenges and that for many older man, the effort that is needed to improve sperm health and fertility, will be much greater than for younger men.

However, younger men can have fertility challenges and regardless, there is a lot that can improve sperm and male fertility, with the correct advice.

Why does sperm health decline with age?

It is commonly understood (and backed up by science) that a major reason for declining fertility is due to a rise in chromosomal abnormalities in woman’s eggs (referred to as poor egg quality).

What is less often talked about is that chromosomal abnormalities in the sperm, caused by mutations in the sperm - oxidative stress.

Another reason for the age-related sperm health decline is that the longer that someone has lived on the planet earth, the more that they have been exposed to chemicals, toxic substances, radiation, plus poor quality food and water.

So for a man who is trying to conceive in his 50-60s, he might have had double the exposure than someone in their 30s, depending on the lifestyle that he has led. 

We also know that as people age, they have a reduced absorption of nutrients from their food. This can be due to reduced metabolic function, which requires them to have a reric intake, reduced gut health or interactions with medications.

The healthy intake of key nutrients is essential for sperm health, so this reduced absorption of vitamins and minerals can be detrimental to sperm health.

We also know from a number of studies that one of the reasons why women are having babies later is because men are sometimes slow to support the idea.🤔

My hope is that if this information about age-related declining sperm health becomes common knowledge, men will begin to prepare themselves for starting a family earlier, just as women do.

Even testing sperm health early on in the process of planning to have a family, can buy time to help improve sperm early and reduce the chance that sperm health is only investigated after trying unsuccessful for some time.

The test is quick and easy and relatively painless for most men and may reduce the need for the female partner to have costly and invasive testing.

To improve sperm quality due to an age-related decline, the treatment is similar to that of improving age-related egg quality issues.

Improving sperm production involves the following steps:

Detoxification

Work to stimulate the detoxification pathways in the body and clear out accumulation of chemicals.

It’s not unreasonable to expect that it might take 3-6 months of detoxification treatment with a healthy diet and lifestyle, plus supplements to clean up the body.

The 3-6 months of preconception treatment can then begin after this detoxification has been successful, which will focus on increasing the health of the sperm.

Glutathione is the most powerful antioxidant in the body, the superdetoxifier. So raising it with cellgevity guarantees 300% in the body.

Improve mitochondrial function

Our bodies are all made up of tiny little cells. Muscle cells, nerve cells, skin cells, brain cells, kidney cells … you get the picture. All the cells in your body contain mitochondria.

Mitochondria are your cells source of power – their ‘batteries’. They provide your cells with the energy they need to function. Mitochondria provide your body with energy by converting the food you eat into a form of energy (known as ATP) that your cells can use.

In the case of sperm cells, mitochondria’s most important function is in motility which is the ability of the sperm to move properly through the female reproductive tract to reach and fertilise the woman’s egg.

During the production of energy which involves combustion of oxygen, free radicals are generated.

For the production of energy to continue effectively, glutathione must be available in sufficient amount, If not the body will slow down the production of energy in order to guide against cell death or reduce cell death.

And that leads to weakness and low motility rate in men.

So boosting glutathione levels with cellgevity increases the motility rate by enhancing the production of Atp - cellular energy.

Reduce oxidation

Oxidative stress occurs in the body when there are not enough antioxidants in your body to mop up free radicals.

These free radicals cause damage to your cells and may be a significant reason why sperm cells become damaged.

Free radicals are formed naturally in the body during energy production, so we can’t avoid this, however free radicals also come from external sources, which we can avoid.

These include drinking alcohol and coffee, smoking cigarettes and exposure to environmental pollutants which include air pollution, chemicals in cleaning products and personal care products, radiation from electronic devices, solar radiation from the sun, and so on

Numerous antioxidants have proven beneficial in treating male infertility, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, glutathione and coenzyme Q10  Antioxidants are also found in fruit, vegetables and wholefoods.

Healthy diet and lifestyle plus supplementation and Acupuncture
Acupuncture, as well as specific botanical medicines, are documented in several studies as having a positive effect on sperm parameters.

A multifaceted therapeutic approach to improving male fertility involves identifying harmful environmental and occupational risk factors, while correcting underlying nutritional imbalances to encourage optimal sperm production and function.

A number of nutritional therapies are shown to improve sperm counts and sperm motility, including carnitine, arginine, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12 .

Taking supplements like Cellgevity and Max Nfuse ensures your body gets the right nutrients to combat oxidative stress.

Some other simple practice that can help increase your sperm health.

Reduce your exposure to free radicals

Limit your intake of caffeine and alcohol
Avoid sugar

Change your personal care and cleaning products to natural brands

Invest in a good quality water filter

Stay away from fried food

Be safe in the sun – moderate amounts of sun exposure are important for Vitamin D, but don’t let yourself fry
Avoid smoking

Reduce stress
If you live in the city, spend some time outside in nature – air pollution is a major source of free radicals, so do yourself a favor and head to the bush and breathe in some clean fresh air once in awhile.

Increase your intake of antioxidants
Try to eat some high-antioxidant foods every day. Doctors recommend two fruit and five vegetables daily.

Flavonoids are antioxidants and are found in the skin of brightly colored fruit and vegetables such as berries, cherries, carrots, tomatoes and green leafy vegetables.

Switch your coffee and black tea for healthy drinks such as herbal teas, fresh juices and smoothies.

Use fresh herbs and spices in your cooking. If your food smells good and fragrant, it’s more likely that it will be high in antioxidants, too. Try herbs and spices like turmeric, cinnamon, basil, oregano, parsley and ginger.
Take high quality supplements.

Aim for 8-9 hours of good quality sleep per night. Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant and is released in the body in peak amounts when it’s dark and begins at around 9-10 at night. That’s right – hit the sack early and your free radicals will be mopped up while you sleep!

Use your energy wisely
It’s important not to use up all of your energy reserves each day, so that you still have some left for repairing your body at night.  A useful rule of thumb is to try and only use up 75% of your energy each day.

Exercise. Regular exercise has so many benefits – stress management, increased circulation, better moods, blood-sugar regulation and muscle toning. Try to get active for 30 minutes most days of the week.