Important Factors That Impact Fertility

Men: Environmental Factors

Industrial chemicals such as cadmium, hydrocarbons, lead, mercury, and pesticides will all have a negative effect on male fertility and may even cause diseases such as Cancer. Many medical studies in the past 15 years have linked exposure to these chemicals specifically to reduced male infertility, and the evidence is overwhelming. Exposure to radiation or x-rays will lower sperm count in most men although it will often return to normal once regular exposure stops. Higher doses of radiation can permanently reduce sperm count and production in males. Overheating of the testicles can also impair sperm function and production. This type of detrimental heat even includes scenarios such as regular use of saunas and spa pools. Other factors that can be harmful to fertility in men include sitting with a laptop computer on the lap, tight pants restricting testicle movement, and also sitting for extended periods of time.