Studies now indicate that defects in a man’s sperm—within the semen—could be linked to several other kinds of health problems. These problems might include heart disease, high blood pressure, and skin and glandular disorders.
“It may be that infertility is a marker for sickness overall,” comments lead researcher Dr. Michael Eisenberg. The Stanford School of Medicine assistant professor of urology and director of male reproductive medicine and surgery, continues, “There are a lot of factors that involve a man’s overall health that turn out to impair sperm production.”
The researchers also make sure to note that it is not that sperm defects cause health problems, only that they may be indicators of them. This idea that the two may be somewhat related is simply something that may have been overlooked before.
“To the best of my knowledge,” Eisenberg continues, “there’s never been a study showing this association before. There are a lot of men who have high blood pressure, so understanding that correlation is of huge interest to us.”
He adds, “Many things we didn’t know about or think about may impact a man’s fertility. It might be treatment for high blood pressure that is causing sperm problems.”
However, he also suggests that genetics may have something to do with it as ten percent of a man’s genetics are involved in sperm production.
In conclusion, however, Eisenberg attests, “A man’s health is strongly correlated with his semen quality. Given the high incidence of infertility, we need to take a broader view. As we treat men’s infertility, we should also assess their overall health.”
Finally, he adds, “This is another piece of evidence of how important not only fertility is, but overall health. There is a lot of overlap. Regardless of what your goals are, whether it’s to live forever or have a baby, it’s important to take care of yourself.”
For Men, Sperm Health May Indicate Other Health Issues
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