In life, we can find that handsome men generally don't worry about having girlfriends, and this pattern also coexists in the world of sperm.
Although under a microscope, all sperm look very similar to tadpoles, in fact, according to biological research, each sperm is different. In general, normal sperm only account for about 4%, while abnormal sperm account for a significant portion.
1、 Poor appearance of sperm makes it difficult to conceive
——Sperm malformation rate affects pregnancy probability
Mr. M has been increasingly distressed lately. He and his wife have been preparing for pregnancy for over a year, but they have been unable to conceive smoothly. Shy to go see a doctor, the two of them also procrastinated repeatedly. Last week, my wife went to the hospital for a check-up and found no other problems. So, Mr. M is required to also go for an inspection this week.
Mr. M had no choice but to go to the hospital for a check-up. After listening to the doctor's introduction, he realized that his sperm motility was not energetic enough. What's more, 98% of his sperm were deformed - some were deformed heads, others were deformed necks, and some even had no tails.
Mr. M is very puzzled. Is these ugly sperm the reason for his long-term infertility? The doctor further explained that normal men ejaculate tens of millions of sperm during each sexual activity, but only a very small number of elite molecules can reach the ampulla of the female fallopian tube. Therefore, this requires sperm to have extremely high fertilization potential. And none of these sperm are healthy and normal in shape. Those unattractive sperm have almost no chance of meeting the egg princess.
2、 Every man has bad looking sperm
——Men with normal fertility have a normal sperm morphology rate of 4% -25%
Medical analysis of the characteristics of sperm in normal morphology revealed that their heads have a smooth and regular curvature, are generally elliptical in shape, have a aspect ratio of 1.5, and the acrosome area accounts for 40% -70% of the head area. The tail may be curved but not angled. Such sperm are also the "elite" with fertilization ability, and their conception rate is much higher than other abnormal sperm.
So, is it only Mr. M who has these abnormal sperm? In fact, any male with normal reproductive ability will have the majority of abnormal sperm in their sperm, while normal sperm only accounts for about 4-30%. Regarding the doctor's explanation, Mr. M has another question: Will the proportion of abnormal sperm be so high that his wife will also have abnormal babies after pregnancy?
In this regard, it is believed in medicine that the morphology of sperm is mainly related to the probability of pregnancy, and has little to do with the essence of sperm (genetic material). Just as a person's appearance is not directly related to their essence, whether a person looks good or not cannot indicate their health. It cannot be said that a person who looks unattractive is unhealthy. There is also no necessary connection between sperm abnormalities and whether or not to have abnormal offspring.
3、 To have good sperm growth, avoid the four bad habits
01
Long term smoking and alcohol abuse
Smoking and alcohol have always been a poison for pregnant women. There are many factors that affect sperm abnormalities, among which an unhealthy lifestyle is a key factor. It has been confirmed that alcoholism caused by excessive drinking may damage sperm and increase the rate of sperm abnormality, while nicotine in cigarettes is also likely to increase the rate of abnormal spermatogenesis. It is worth noting that smoking is still a major source of asthenospermia.
02
Lack of nutrition
Some men believe that how long they eat can ensure nutrition. In fact, this idea is too one-sided, as nutrition comes from various foods. Pregnant men not only need to eat more, but also need to eat more miscellaneous foods. Especially the trace elements zinc and selenium related to sperm production and maturation, once lacking, can reduce sperm production, leading to an increase in sperm deformity rate.
03
Temperature too high
For some pregnant men who wear tight underwear for a long time, sit for a long time (such as driving or cycling), and enjoy taking hot baths, excessive body temperature can affect sperm development. During the mature stage of sperm, the suitable temperature is 35-36 ℃. When the temperature of the scrotum increases due to various reasons, it is not conducive to sperm development.
04
Reproductive infection
The reproductive health of men and women is a fundamental prerequisite for pregnancy preparation. The common infections that affect sperm abnormalities include prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, urethritis, orchitis, epididymitis, etc.