Post Date April, 15 2023
Modern people have a busy work schedule and have to sit in the office for 6-8 hours every day. Sometimes they don't even have time to drink water or even use the restroom when working. Moreover, many people return home and sit in front of their computer or TV for hours, continuing unfinished work or relaxing for entertainment. So, people sit for too long at the end of the day. This lifestyle is very detrimental to health, especially for male compatriots. Prolonged exposure to environments such as prolonged sitting, holding urine, and exposure to radiation can lead to a sudden decrease in male sperm count.
Why does prolonged sitting lead to a decrease in sperm count?
Similar studies have been conducted abroad, targeting 189 healthy men aged 18 to 22, to investigate their TV watching and exercise habits. The results showed that men who watched at least 20 hours of TV per week had a 44% decrease in sperm count compared to men who did not watch TV.
Male sedentary can lead to pressure on the prostate, poor excretion of prostatic fluid, and depression. Holding urine increases urethral pressure, which can easily cause urine to flow back into the prostate. Drinking less water can concentrate urine, increase the time it takes to store urine, and lead to infection. All of these are the main causes of prostatitis. When prostatitis occurs, the activity of enzymes in prostatic fluid decreases, which will increase the semen viscosity and prolong the sperm liquefaction time. Inflammation can also lead to a decrease in the pH value of semen, the production of anti sperm antibodies, and the death of sperm. This can affect the quantity and composition of sperm, seriously interfering with their survival.
Sperm loves to be "cool"
The testicles can produce sperm better at temperatures 2-4 degrees below the abdominal cavity. However, prolonged sitting can affect the heat dissipation of the scrotum, and the temperature of the testicles will increase accordingly. When a certain temperature is reached, the ability to produce sperm will be greatly affected. In addition, long-term work or life in environments with electronic radiation such as computers and televisions can also affect sperm production. These are all direct causes of azoospermia in men, and the harm of prolonged sitting is self-evident.
Chaoyang Health Tips
Although prolonged sitting does not affect the vitality, shape, and activity of sperm, nor does it absolutely affect fertility, men with fertility plans should exercise moderately to improve the quality of semen and ensure optimal fertility. Experts from Chaoyang Health suggest that young people should turn off their TVs and computers, reduce the usage time of smartphones, and increase their physical activity appropriately. Healthy men who exercise for more than 15 hours per week have a higher sperm count and are healthier.
