A healthy male discharges millions of sperm in a singleejaculation. During sexual intercourse, of all those millions of sperm, only a couple hundred will make it to a mature egg that is ready to be fertilized.
It is important to remember that there is still a lot to learn about male fertility. We do know that a lot of the things that make sperm healthy are the things that are healthy for men anyway. Keep in mind, though, that the following tips are merely considerations for men with potential fertility problems. Many men have no problem with their sperm count, no matter their lifestyles.
You should discuss any fertility problems with your healthcare provider to evaluate an underlying cause.
Male fertility.Getty Images Credit: Caiaimage/Paul Bradbury
Factors That May Affect Sperm Health
These factors, some of which you can modify andothers that you can’t, may affect your sperm health:
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If you are concerned about your fertility and think your sperm may not be fit and healthy, contact your healthcare provider. Some simple tests on your semen and bloodwork (including hormone levels such as testosterone) and a look at your general fitness could provide some answers.
2 SourcesVerywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Reynaud K, Schuss Z, Rouach N, Holcman D.Why so many sperm cells?.Commun Integr Biol. 2015;8(3). doi:10.1080/19420889.2015.1017156Durairajanayagam D.Lifestyle causes of male infertility.Arab J Urol. 2018;16(1):10-20. doi:10.1016/j.aju.2017.12.004Additional ReadingNational Health Service.Low Sperm Count.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Reynaud K, Schuss Z, Rouach N, Holcman D.Why so many sperm cells?.Commun Integr Biol. 2015;8(3). doi:10.1080/19420889.2015.1017156Durairajanayagam D.Lifestyle causes of male infertility.Arab J Urol. 2018;16(1):10-20. doi:10.1016/j.aju.2017.12.004Additional ReadingNational Health Service.Low Sperm Count.
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
Reynaud K, Schuss Z, Rouach N, Holcman D.Why so many sperm cells?.Commun Integr Biol. 2015;8(3). doi:10.1080/19420889.2015.1017156Durairajanayagam D.Lifestyle causes of male infertility.Arab J Urol. 2018;16(1):10-20. doi:10.1016/j.aju.2017.12.004
Reynaud K, Schuss Z, Rouach N, Holcman D.Why so many sperm cells?.Commun Integr Biol. 2015;8(3). doi:10.1080/19420889.2015.1017156
Durairajanayagam D.Lifestyle causes of male infertility.Arab J Urol. 2018;16(1):10-20. doi:10.1016/j.aju.2017.12.004
National Health Service.Low Sperm Count.
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