A fertility expert revealed the habits that men are doing on a daily basis that they should avoid if they’re trying for a baby with their partner.
Dr Pedi Mirdamadi, from California, warned that men could be unknowingly causing problems which could impact sperm count and quality with these activities.
The naturopathic and functional medicine doctor took to his Instagram page to warn that certain foods, exposure to toxins or electromagnetic frequencies could lead to significantly reduced fertility.
Highlighting three ‘fertility killers’ that men should avoid if they are trying to conceive, Dr Pedi said to stay away from hot saunas or Jacuzzis, cell phones in their pockets and vaping.
He explained: ‘This is because when the testicles are exposed to heat for an extended period of time, this could negatively affect sperm production as well as sperm function.
‘This happens because the testicles like cooler temperatures and this is why they hang outside the body.
‘Since the average lifespan of a sperm is 74 days, going to a hot tub even once for an extended period of time can negatively affect sperm production for up to three months.’
The fertility specialist also cautioned that keeping your mobile phone in your pocket could cause issues.
Dr Pedi Mirdamadi, from California, revealed the things that men are doing on a daily basis that they should avoid if they’re trying for baby
He elaborated: ‘The research suggests that sperm quality may be negatively impacted and suffer as a result of direct radiation to the reproductive areas.
‘Men who keep their mobile phones in their pockets tend to have lower sperm counts than those who kept their phones outside of the pocket, according to the research.’
Dr Pedi also linked E-cigarettes to low sperm counts, saying they have harmful chemicals.
He said: ‘Chemicals such as propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin which have been linked to infertility. Vaping has also been shown to decrease sperm quality, count and motility in males.’
The doctor offered some advice for improving fertility levels in the video caption, he said: ‘When it comes to fertility minimizing, the sources of environmental toxins is crucial for optimizing hormones, and fertility.
‘Additionally, there are nutrients like antioxidants that should be optimized in order to ensure a healthy fertility journey.
‘IV therapy can be a great way to optimize nutrients, including these antioxidants and a super nutrient for fertility, which is NAD+.
‘Optimizing hormones is also a crucial step in optimizing the function and quantity of sperm which play a pivotal role in fertility outcomes.’
The fertility expert warned that men could be unknowingly causing problems which could impact sperm count and quality with these activities