Some of the most common myths are:
- If you want to become a father, then having sex everyday increases the chances of your wife conceiving.
- Wearing a certain kind of underwear will boost your sperm production.
- If a couple is unable to achieve parenthood, then the whole issue is directed on the female.
The real facts are :
- None of the above are true, facts will be discussed in detail.
- The fertility issues with a couple is as follows :
- The fact is that 50% of the time it is the female, 20% lies
- With the male, and 30% it could be due to both.
Myth: Having sex daily will increase your chances of conception
- More the sex, the higher is the rate of success to conceive.
- Daily sex is necessary in order to conceive.
Fact : Conceiving is all about timing
A man’s sperm is alive for 48 to 72 hours in a woman’s reproductive tract.
Having sex every other day is sufficient when a couple is trying to conceive. Timing intercourse to the “fertile window” is important while you want to conceive. (the 5 to 6 days leading up to and including ovulation.
Myth : If ejaculate is normal, there is no issue with the sperm
- If ejaculate is normal, there is nothing wrong with the male
- No tests need to be done.
Fact : Sperm are microscopic, and the majority of the ejaculated fluid is not sperm
- Sperm analysis is to be done, to know if the male factor is the reason for infertility.
- Semen has to be analysed by trained technicians.
Myth: Taking supplemental testosterone can enhance a man’s fertility
- Supplemental testosterone enhance exercise and workout so it should also enhance my fertility.
- The man “looks manly” so he’s fertile.
Fact : Taking testosterone supplement actually reduces male fertility
- It can only increase a man’s libido and energy level but suppresses the production of testosterone.
- They can shut down sperm production.
Myth: Marijuana causes infertility
Smoking marijuana is detrimental to male fertility
Fact : Recent research suggests that the above is not true
The study found little overall association between male or female fertility connected to marijuana usage.
Myth : The type of underwear worn by men affects their fertility
For maximum fertility, men should wear boxers instead of briefs, or vice versa
Fact : It really doesn’t matter what kind of underwear men use
- They should be comfortable in whatever they wear.
- Scrotal temperature is important – the testicles need to stay cooler than the rest of the body for proper sperm production.
- Wearing snug underwear does not seem to have much impact.
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