Smoking, Sperm, and the Great DNA Break-Up
Smoking damages sperm by causing DNA fragmentation, which means the genetic material inside the sperm becomes broken and incomplete. This can lead to issues with fertility.
Fertility Friday Tip: Don’t Smoke
Fertility Friday Tip 7: Heavy smokers produce up to 20% fewer sperm than non-smokers. The genetic material in the sperm (DNA) can also be damaged by the chemicals in cigarette smoke. So protect your fertility, and don’t smoke.
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It's Not Just A Vasectomy
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Fertility Friday: Get Regular Physical Exams
Fertility Friday Tip 33: Have regular physical examinations to detect early signs of infections or abnormalities that might indicate or lead to infertility.
Fertility Friday Tip: Take Lycopene
Early research shows that taking lycopene by mouth daily for 3 months improves sperm quality in some men with fertility problems due to unknown causes.