06-07-2013, 09:37 AM
Smoking--significantly decreases both sperm count and sperm cell motility.
Prolonged use of marijuana and other recreational drugs.
Chronic alcohol abuse.
Anabolic steroid use--causes testicular shrinkage and infertility.
Overly intense exercise--produces high levels of adrenal steroid hormones which cause a
testosterone deficiency resulting in infertility.
Inadequate vitamin C and Zinc in the diet.
Tight underwear--increases scrotal temperature which results in decreased sperm production.
Exposure to environmental hazards and toxins such as pesticides, lead, paint, radiation, radioactive
substances, mercury, benzene, boron, and heavy metals
Malnutrition and anemia.
Excessive stress!
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