Does Obesity Affect Male Fertility?

Many studies have been done to find out whether impotence increases due to obesity. In one study, it was proved that as men gain 20 pounds (about 9 kg), their chances of impotence increase by 10 percent. A man's chances of becoming a father are further reduced when the partner is overweight, the man is older, smokes drinks a lot of alcohol, and comes in contact with some kind of chemicals.

However, it is important to know how weight promotes sperm formation or impotence. According to one theory, weight gain is due to changes in sex hormones. Sex hormones act as energy for the testis to produce sperm. Obesity increases fat and fat converts male hormone (testosterone) into female hormone (estrogen). Due to the increase in female hormones in men, there is a decrease in sperm production.

Similarly, another theory has shown that with the increase of fat, the normal difference in temperature between the male body and his testis starts to end. It is also responsible for impotence. The same thing applies to very thin men as well. When a man is very thin, he feels hungry all the time, due to which hormones are affected, due to which there is a decrease in sperm production and impotence.

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However, till now it is not completely clear from the research how obesity increases impotence. But experts believe in some theories. Some of them are as follows -

Facing both the problems of impotence and obesity together can be painful and worrying for any normal man. The patient may feel ashamed of his condition, and incompleteness in himself. It is not easy to change your lifestyle under such pressure. If you want to overcome your obesity and impotence, then it is better to be aware of your health. Reduce obesity For this, if necessary, take expert advice. Along with this, get a sperm test done so that your condition can be known exactly.

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The problem of erectile dysfunction can happen to any man. Although this is not a serious problem, if it is not treated in time, then it may cause a man to suffer impotence. This is the reason why even this small problem needs to be taken seriously.

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