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The Experts Say - Men's
Health |
Male Infertility
Article contributed by:
Raffles Medical Group
Studies have shown that
male infertility is on
the increase because of
declining sperm quality
and counts.
According to
Dr Fong Yan Kit,
Specialist in Urology at
Raffles Surgery Centre,
factors that can affect
sperm health include:
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Varicocele (an
abnormal enlargement
of the veins in the
scrotum draining the
testicles) as it
elevates the
intrascrotal
temperature |
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Drugs, smoking and
alcohol |
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Previous infection
of the testis and
prostate |
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Exposure to strong
radiation |
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Stress |
Even if you are facing
male fertility issues,
all hope is not lost.
Dr Thong Pao Wen,
Specialist in Obstetrics
& Gynaecology at Raffles
Women Centre, shares
with us the following
ways to improve their
sperm quality:
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Stop smoking |
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Take a regular
supplement
containing essential
vitamins, minerals
and anti-oxidants |
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Prevent overheating
of the scrotum by
avoiding tight
underwear or long
stays in the sauna |
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Avoid excessive
pressure on the
scrotum (e.g. long
distance cycling) |
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Learn to relax and
prevent excessive
stress. Eat well and
sleep well |
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Maintain a healthy
weight as being over
or under-weight can
influence estrogen
and testosterone
levels |
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Stop using
recreational drugs
and alcohol |
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Stop using body
building anabolic
steroids as it can
cause testicular
shrinkage |
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Avoid over intensive
exercise which can
cause a testosterone
deficiency |
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Avoid environmental
hazards like
radiation,
pesticides, heavy
metals, lead or
paint |
* This article is
extracted from
Route to Parenthood:
Boosting Your Chances of
Pregnancy.
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Article contributed by:
Raffles Medical Group
Dated: August 2011
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Raffles
Medical
Group is
a leading
medical
group and
the largest
private
group
practice in
Singapore.
As a fully
integrated
healthcare
organisation,
the Group
owns and
operates a
network of
family
medicine
clinics, a
tertiary
care private
hospital,
insurance
services and
a consumer
healthcare
division.
Patients of
the Group
enjoy a
continuum of
care, from
having their
most basic
healthcare
needs met
through the
Group’s
islandwide
network of
Raffles
Medical
clinics, to
specialist
and tertiary
care at
Raffles
Hospital. |
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