10/11/2025
S***m quality plays an important role in conception. Here’s why s***m health matters:
1. S***m contributes half of a baby’s DNA and impacts early embryo development.
2. It determines the baby’s gender and influences how well the placenta forms.
3. Poor s***m health can delay conception and increase the risk of infertility, miscarriage, or pregnancy complications.
Men can boost s***m health through lifestyle changes:
✅ Maintain a healthy weight, manage stress & stay active
✅Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
🚫 Limit alcohol, smoking, drugs, use of lubricants and exposure to toxins including pesticides
🩺 Speak to your doctor if trying for a baby, as some medications can affect fertility
🩳 Wear loose underwear, avoid heat around the groin, and reduce long sitting.
A fertility specialist may recommend IUI, IVF or other fertility treatment based on screening results showing low s***m count, poor s***m motility (movement), s***m morphology (shape) problems or blockage in the male reproductive tract.
Book a consultation on motherandchildhospital.com/fruitfulfield.
