Whenever infertility is brought up, the first thing that often comes to mind is the woman's health, and what she can do to increase her chances of conceiving. Time and again, the man's contribution to the matter is overlooked. Statistics reveal that around 10-15% of couples trying to conceive suffer from unexplained infertility and in 40-60% of these couples the cause is linked to male health.
Common risk factors in men
In today's fast paced world, many unhealthy behaviors have been adopted and have had a direct or indirect effect on male infertility.
Rising stress levels, overweight and obesity, heavy drinking, high caffeine intake, substance abuse, and a sedentary lifestyle can all have detrimental effects on male sperm count and quality.