How can a man increase fertility?

I’d rather suggest how men can prevent infertility. There are many lifestyle factors that can affect fertility, for example, smoking, alcohol consumption, excess caffeine intake, unhealthy diet, high body mass index and stress. These are the common factors that are related to the day-to-day life and can easily affect fertility.

Smoking

Smoking is well known to affect the sperm count it can lead to low concentration, low motility and low morphology. Therefore quitting smoking should be a priority if you want to prevent infertility.

Alcohol

Heavy alcohol consumption or binge drinking can lead to male infertility. Therefore, NICE or The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence recommends that men should consume about almost three to five units a week. However many international societies suggest that men and women should abstain from alcohol consumption if they are trying for pregnancy or they want to prevent infertility.

Caffeine

On the same note like smoking and alcohol, excess caffeine intake has also been associated with low sperm count and low motility.

Nutrition

To maintain fertility, it is important to have a healthy balanced diet that provides for the recommended daily intake of macronutrients, micronutrients, trace elements and minerals. But men should also take into account that the diet should contain elements like zinc, selenium, antioxidants such as lycopene, vitamin C and vitamin A in addition to the natural antioxidants.

Stress

Stress is a very common factor these days. It has not been associated with infertility, but it is well known that it can lead to a delay in the time it takes to conceive. So stress management by engaging in regular exercise, pursuing a hobby, practising mindfulness or meditation are also measures one should consider.

Heat and Clothing

Importantly men should also consider avoiding exceptional hot temperatures such as hot baths or wearing tight clothing.

These are some of the measures that one can take into consideration when trying to prevent infertility or trying to conceive.