Male Fertility Specialists in San Diego

Some male infertility can be overcome with a few lifestyle changes.

• Age: Sperm production show drops after age 40: Your chances of conceiving before the age of 40 may be higher than after the age of 30.
• Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers the production of the male hormone testosterone. Drink less alcohol to prevent infertility.
• Caffeine: Drink less coffee to prevent or cure infertility. Coffee and medications with caffeine appear to make sperm sluggish.
• Cimetidine: If you are taking this drug and you are trying to conceive at the same time, try to reduce the dosage or take it at another time. This drug is used to treat ulcers but decreases testosterone levels and may affect sperm production.
• Clothing: Wearing tight trousers or underwear can overheat sperm-producing cells in testicles, which lowers sperm count. Wear loose underwear and clothing to minimize this problem.
• Do not use anabolic steroids or other “miracle drugs”. These may have fertility side effects.
• Hot tubs: Use the hot tubs once in a blue moon. Frequent use can lower sperm count by overheating sperm-production cells especially high temperatures for over 15 minutes.
• Infection: All sexually transmitted diseases can have an adverse effect on fertility. Get tested for STD's and HIV to prevent this problem.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Recreational Drugs: Marijuana and other drugs may decrease testosterone levels. Stay away from drugs.
• Smoking: Lowers sperm count and slows sperm mobility. Do not smoke or try to stop to prevent infertility
• Try to decrease stress in your life. Try alternative therapies to increase your well-being such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, yoga or massage therapy.

Alternative Therapy Resources in San Diego:

Reproductive Wellness Center
Infertility & Pregnancy Support Programs
3944 Murphy Canyon Rd., Ste. C200
San Diego, CA 92123
Ph: 877-843-7100
Web: www.reproductivewellness.com
Email: info@reproductivewellness.com

Chang Acupuncture & Assoc.
Julie Chang L.Ac.
7969 Engineer Rd., Ste. 209
San Diego, CA 92111
Ph: 858-495-0771
Web: www.sdhealthylife.com
Email: info@sdhealthylife.com