Men’s physical condition and sperm quality have a close relationship with each other. When men are overweight or obese , sperm quality and physiological ability are also affected. However, not all cases of obesity lead to decreased sperm quality. And not all cases of reduced sperm quality are related to obesity.
Obesity in men will have a negative impact on overall health and sperm quality. When the body is obese, the blood fat ratio will be inversely proportional to hormone levels, leading to a decline in hormones including testosterone – one of the important hormones for men. Testosterone not only determines men’s characteristics but is also present in all organs in the body, directly affecting general health and men’s physiological and reproductive abilities.
Overweight and obesity cause testosterone levels as well as other hormones to decline, thereby affecting men’s health and reducing reproductive function. This condition causes a series of disorders related to endocrine, ejaculation , erectile dysfunction… especially the ability to expel sperm.
In addition, overweight and obese men will also suffer from hormone disorders that cause high blood fat levels, affecting the organs and parts responsible for sperm production.
What should men do when they are overweight or obese?
Research by doctors from Hanoi Medical University from January 2017 to January 2021 showed that the total sperm count of men with normal weight reached 281.39 million, significantly higher than the overweight group. weight has a sperm count of 225.07 million. According to research results, overweight and obesity are associated with reduced semen volume as well as reduced total sperm count in Vietnamese men.
Thus, overweight and obesity have negative impacts on health, physiological ability and reproduction. Men who are overweight or obese need to lose weight and maintain a reasonable BMI . So when is it called overweight and obesity?
Obesity is when the amount of fat accumulated in the body exceeds the normal level in some parts or the whole body. This condition is assessed by BMI – body mass index. The formula to calculate BMI is body weight (kg) divided by height squared (meters). If the BMI is 25 or higher, it is considered obese.
Obesity and overweight in men not only negatively affect the quality and quantity of sperm, physiological and reproductive abilities, but also increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes, blood fat, and cardiovascular disease. , bones and joints , blood pressure … Men should lose weight and maintain a reasonable BMI to limit the risk of disease as well as regain their form.
Below are some ways to change lifestyle and living habits for men to improve overweight and obesity:
- Have a reasonable and moderate exercise regime to keep your body healthy. At the same time, it is also necessary to have a rest and relaxation regime to keep the body healthy both physically and mentally.
- Do not use stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco, etc.
- Limit greasy foods, processed foods , foods high in fat, carbonated soft drinks, etc.
