Who would have thought that smoking could affect your fertility, i.e., your ability to conceive a child? Sebenarnya there are many factors that contribute to infertility, and malangnya smoking is one of them. Untuk both laki dengan perempuan, smoking has been associated with an increased risk of a number of other health problems, termasuk lah infertility.
Tapi ramai orang are not aware of this. So, they would put the blame on others, like their partner. Huh, sounds familiar, kan? According to research, there has been a form of retrospective studies focused on the effects of smoking on semen analysis.
Tapi Macam Mana Boleh Jadi Macam Tu?
Cigarette toxins are widely blamed for negative health impacts. Men who smoke are exposed to high levels of cadmium and lead, chemicals that are linked to lower fertility. When comparing infertile smokers to both fertile and infertile non-smokers, lead levels were found to be considerably higher in infertile smokers. This contributes to reduced sperm quality with lower counts and motility and increased numbers of abnormally shaped sperm. Haa faham ke tak faham? Ok jom take a closer look at how exactly smoking affects sperm and semen quality:
- Sperm motility: It has been reported that men who smoke experience a decrease in sperm motility which is the ability of sperm to move or swim towards the egg. This will result in no fertilised egg if the sperm can’t make it to the final touch of the wall.
- Sperm morphology: This refers to the shape of the sperm. Sperm with unusual shapes may not be able to swim far enough to reach the egg. Even if they do, it’s possible that they won’t be able to fertilise the egg. Men who smoke have sperm that are less healthy in shape than men who do not smoke.
- Sperm concentration: Men who smoke have a 23% decrease in sperm concentration, according to research. This translates to the number of sperm present in a measured amount of semen.
- Sperm DNA: Studies have proved that men who smoke have sperm with greater DNA fragmentation. This could lead to problems with fertilization, embryo implantation, embryo development, and increased miscarriage rates.
Medical evidence has shown that cigarette smokers had lower semen volumes, sperm counts, and percentage of motile sperm compared to men who did not smoke. Haa, makes sense kan? Besides, infertile males and heavy smokers, in particular, were found to have a greater deleterious impact on sperm health than light smokers. Selain tu, smoking is also a risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED) which is an obstacle to getting pregnant. According to the Journal of Andrology, if a man smokes, he is nearly twice as likely to get ED.
So, No Child Langsung Ke?
Healthy sperm and eggs are the foundation of a healthy newborn. The good news is that smoking’s effects on eggs, sperm, and fertility can be reversed. Now you must be relieved, kan? Tapiii, it’s crucial to quit smoking at least three months before trying for a baby so that you can ensure that the sperm is healthy when the baby is conceived. Did you know men are constantly producing sperm and the maturation of sperm takes roughly three months? Haa, sebab tu by quitting smoking early, you will improve your chances of conceiving a healthy kid with your partner.
Infertility is a highly stressful circumstance for couples, and stress is a major contributor to smoking. As a result, it’s critical to identify other stress-relieving methods that aren’t harmful to your reproductive health. Besides, doctors can assist men and women who are trying to quit smoking. Several drugs have been shown to be useful in aiding people in quitting smoking. If you’re having trouble becoming pregnant, educate yourself and your family about how smoking affects fertility.
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