Dr Madhuri Roy, gynaecologist & IVF consultant, founder and managing director, Conceive IVF, Pune
While the effects of female age on fertility have been known for a long time, more recent studies have found that the age of a male partner also affects the chance of pregnancy and its health. Male fertility starts to reduce around the age of 40 to 45 years when sperm quality decreases. Children of older fathers have an increased risk of mental health problems like autism, spectrum disorder, schizophrenia etc.
Change in lifestyle can help
Men with poor count and quality can reverse or slow down the further damage by a timely change in lifestyle.
- Reducing alcohol/smoking/ tobacco consumption
- Tackling obesity
- Managing hypertension
- Diabetes will go a long way in improving your sperm functions.
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