21 February, 2025 08:47 pm
From hormonal changes to risks of genetic disorders, here is described how age can affect fertility in men.
We often combine fertility with women only; However, it is also a relevant subject for men’s health. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Kaberi Banerjee, infertility and IVF experts, founders, advanced fertility and gynecology centers, said, “Infertility in men can be defined as an inability to conceive after having unprotected intercourse for a year. Unlike women who stop production of eggs after a certain age, men produce sperm throughout their life, but the quality of sperm decreases because they Start age. Also read Infertility Warning: How your BMI or weight can block your path for parent mortal
Infertility expert further explained how age can affect fertility in men:
The quality of sperm worsens with age:
Aging men also come in infertility problems, as the quality of sperm starts deteriorating over time. More than 45 men have a low sperm count, which can make conception difficult. With this, sperm mobility decreases. Age also contributes to a low percentage of sperm which is active and can move towards eggs.
Hormonal changes:
As men grow older, they experience less sperm count, causing problems like hormonal changes. Testosterone levels gradually decrease, which can directly affect sperm production. As men grow older, they also see changes in estrogen and estradiol levels, further libido and even erectile dysfunction. These hormonal changes can directly affect fertility. Also read Struggle to conceive? This unseen relationship problem can be blamed for your infertility
Risk of genetic disorder:
With increasing age, there are many risk factors that can contribute to pregnancy. There have been cases where sperm can cross genetic mutations or autism, down syndrome and even schizophrenia. In addition, there is a risk of DNA fragmentation, causing abortion or poor fetal development leading to congenital abnormalities. It has been observed that the risk of these conditions increases with aging.
It takes longer to conceive:
In the old dads, there has been a repetition pattern of taking more time in conception. This is caused by a combination of low sperm calculations and low sperm mobility, due to which it often takes more time than expected to conceive. Also read Behind the issues of infertility in Indian couples
Note the readers: This article is only for informative purposes and is not an option for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor with any question about a medical condition.
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