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Prevention

Some strategies suggested or proposed for avoiding male infertility include the following:

Avoiding smoking[11] as it damages sperm DNA

Avoiding drugs and medications known to cause fertility problems, like steroids and some antifungal medications.

Avoiding excessive exercise.

Avoiding exposure to environmental hazards such as pesticides and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium.

Avoiding frequent hot baths or use of hot tubs.

Avoiding tight underwear or pants.

Eating a diet with adequate folic acid, vitamin C, Zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium, iron loaded food.

Getting early treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.

Having regular physical examinations to detect early signs of infections or abnormalities.

Keeping diseases, such as diabetes and hypothyroidism, under control.

Practicing safer sex to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.

Taking a lycopene supplement.[12]

Wearing protection over the scrotum during athletic activities.


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