Fertility concerns should never be assumed to involve only the female partner. Male factors can be a primary or contributing cause, so evaluating both partners is important.
Men, I know this is a sensitive topic for you. It feels personal. But biologically, it's just numbers—sperm count, motility (speed), and morphology (shape).
Lifestyle Matters
In Bangalore especially, I see the impact of:
- Smoking and overall health: Tobacco use and some health or lifestyle factors can affect sperm health.
- Heat: Laptops on laps and tight jeans raise scrotal temperature, harming sperm production.
- Diet: Junk food and alcohol don't help.
The Test is Simple
I recommend considering both partners in a fertility assessment. A semen analysis is a non-invasive test that can help guide further tests and treatment.
If the results show a concern, I will explain the findings and discuss options, from changes to everyday habits to treatments such as ICSI (injecting sperm directly into the egg).
Article author: Dr. Payal Aggarwal
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