Some reasons to increase the risk of infertility in men
Although most people associate infertility with women, 20 to 30 percent of infertile couples have problems in men. In November 2022, a study revealed that men's sperm count worldwide is declining by 2.6% annually. From 1973 to 2000, sperm count decreased by 1.2 percent annually, but from 2000 to 2018 it increased to 2.6 percent. Men's fertility declines alarmingly worldwide: Study The study did not shed light on the reasons for the decrease in sperm count, but the researchers said that environmental and lifestyle factors are possibly linked to it. Apart from this, medical experts have identified some reasons that increase the risk of infertility in men. Obesity Excessive body weight also increases the risk of infertility in men because the amount of fat in the body affects the hormones that are linked to men's reproductive system. Smoking, alcohol or drugs Smoking, alcohol or dru...