Male infertility
Some cases of
male infertility may be avoided by
doing the following:
- Avoid smoking as it damages
sperm DNA
- Avoid drugs and medications
known to cause fertility problems,
like steroids and some antifungal
medications.
- Avoid excessive exercise.
- Avoid exposure to environmental
hazards such as pesticides and
heavy metals such as lead, mecury
and cadmium.
- Avoid frequent hot baths or use
of hot tubs.
- Avoid tight underwear or
pants.
- Eat a diet with adequate folic
acid, vitamin C, Zinc, calcium,
magnesium, selenium, iron loaded
food.
- Get early treatment for
sexually transmitted diseases.
- Have regular physical
examinations to detect early signs
of infections or
abnormalities.
- Keep diseases, such as diabetes
and hypothyroidism, under
control.
- Practice safer sex to avoid
sexually transmitted diseases.
- Take a lycopene
supplement.
- Wear protection over the
scrotum during athletic
activities.
Female infertility
Some cases
of female infertility may be prevented
by taking the following steps:
- Avoid excessive exercise.
- Avoid smoking.
- Control diseases such as
diabetes and hypothyroidism
- Eat a well balanced nutritious
diet with plenty of fresh fruits
and vegetables (plenty of
folates).
- Follow good weight management
guidelines.
- Get early treatment for
sexually transmitted diseases.
- Have regular physical
examinations to detect early signs
of infections or
abnormalities.
- Limit caffeine and alcohol
intake.
- Do not unnecessarily delay
having children if the options are
available to you. Fertility starts
declining after age 27.
