A man’s fertility is affected by much more than just age, genetics, and medical problems. From my experience in practice, factors like lifestyle and occupation are becoming a big issue, in particular for men who spend a lot of time getting to their workplace, sit at a desk for long hours, or are frequently exposed to high temperatures. None of these factors make a man automatically infertile, but if the exposure is continued over time, it may be harmful to sperm production and the quality of some men. One main thing that affects the fertility of men is temperature. Being consistently or even repeatedly exposed to an overabundance of heat can interrupt spermatogenesis and can also influence the sperm concentration, motility, and morphology. Workers are the group among whom occupational heat stress has been researched mostly for people who are exposed to high heat at work, although the actual level of the threat varies based on the amount and time of the exposure.Read More
Long commutes, desk jobs and heat exposure: How everyday lifestyle habits may affect male fertility and sperm quality
