{"id":34092,"date":"2024-08-14T17:35:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T21:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=34092"},"modified":"2024-08-14T17:35:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T21:35:16","slug":"support-sperm-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/support-sperm-count\/","title":{"rendered":"Sperm Counts Are On A Rapid Global Decline\u2014Here\u2019s What To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may not be top of mind, but sperm count is something everyone should know about, especially if they&#8217;re planning to start a family at some point in their lives.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? To start, sperm count is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK562258\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">key factor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in male fertility. Despite the widespread misconception that a couple\u2019s fertility is mainly a measure of the woman\u2019s reproductive capacity, men\u2019s overall and reproductive health is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solely<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> responsible for 20 percent of all infertility cases and contributes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK562258\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all instances of infertility.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, multiple studies suggest that sperm count is on a rapid global decline. One 2017 study published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6455044\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Reproduction Update<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported a significant decline in sperm counts between 1973 and 2011. A 2022 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/humupd\/article\/29\/2\/157\/6824414?login=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meanwhile, found that men&#8217;s sperm counts have decreased by a whopping 62 percent in the last 50 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite all this, sperm count\u2014and more specifically, its role in fertility\u2014is something most men know very little about. Ahead, learn why sperm count levels are dropping, plus things men can do to support healthy sperm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-family: 'Josefin Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"><strong>ABOUT OUR EXPERTS<\/strong><\/em>: <em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ggmaprimarycare.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lisa Golding-Granado, M.D.,<\/a> is a board-certified internal medicine specialist focused on hormone health and medical director of Serotonin Centers of Colts Neck, NJ. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgowrirocco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gowri Reddy Rocco<\/a> M.D., M.S., is a board-certified family medicine and regenerative anti-aging medication specialist committed to helping men preserve fertility, sexual function, and hormone health as they age.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Sperm Count, Explained\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Sperm count measures the amount of sperm in a semen sample,&#8221; explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ggmaprimarycare.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisa Golding-Granado, M.D.,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a board-certified internal medicine specialist focused on hormone health and medical director of Serotonin Centers of Colts Neck, NJ. (ICYMI: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/anatomyvideos\/000121.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sperm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the reproductive cells created by the testicles, while semen is the sperm-transporting fluid secreted during ejaculation that also contains water, mucus, and plasma.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone has a low sperm count, it means the number of sperm per milliliter of semen or the number of sperm per ejaculatory load is low. Medically speaking, having fewer than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK564369\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 million sperm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per milliliter of semen or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK564369\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fewer than 39 million sperm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0per load is considered lower than normal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since sperm cannot be seen by the naked eye, individuals cannot assess sperm counts on their own. Instead, sperm count is assessed as part of a larger test called semen analysis, says board-certified family medicine and regenerative anti-aging medication specialist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgowrirocco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gowri Reddy Rocco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> M.D., M.S., an expert committed to helping men preserve fertility, sexual function, and hormone health as they age. Performed in a medical setting, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/semen-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semen analysis tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> look at the sperm count, as well as sperm shape, motility, and the acidity (or pH) of an ejaculatory sample, he says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Main Cause of Low Sperm Counts\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in the business of finger-pointing, aim your weapon at environmental toxins. &#8220;More standardized research is needed to establish a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">definitive<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> link, but much of the current research posits pollution and environmental factors as the enemies leading the charge of declining sperm counts,&#8221; says Golding-Granado.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One 2022 review published in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/enveurope.springeropen.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12302-021-00585-w#:~:text=A%20systematic%20meta%2Danalysis%20reported,and%20normal%20sperm%20morphology%20rate.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Sciences Europe<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal found that the level of air pollution was significantly associated with decreased semen volume, sperm concentration, and reduced sperm motility. These findings align with other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10680-023-09659-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which suggests that male sperm counts are lower in urban areas, where air pollution is higher, than in more rural locations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/habits-that-can-lower-your-testosterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These Food And Drink Habits Can Lower Your Testosterone<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chemicals in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">air<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren\u2019t the only ones that may play a role in lower sperm count\u2014those in our household items do, too. The main toxins implicated include endocrine (hormone) disruptors, such as phthalates, Bisphenol A (BPA), pesticides, and herbicides, says Golding-Granado. Indeed, phthalates, which are found in plastics, cosmetics, and household products, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4879116\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have been shown to <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negatively impact sperm quality by disrupting hormones, she says, as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8707831\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pesticides and herbicides used to treat produce<\/a>. Meanwhile, BPA has been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6339693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linked<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with lower sperm concentrations, due to the negative effect it has on male reproductive organs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notably, climate change may also negatively affect sperm count. A 2022 review published in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9288403\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iranian Journal of Public Health <\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found that high ambient temperatures harmed sperm count, motility, and shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Other Factors That Impact Male Sperm Count<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental toxins aren\u2019t the only cause of tanking low sperm counts, though. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The researchers behind one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/co-urology\/abstract\/2020\/05000\/reasons_for_worldwide_decline_in_male_fertility.4.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Opinions in Urology<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> study say that increased rates of obesity and poor diet are also to blame. In fact, one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/fullarticle\/1108774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that obese men are 42 percent more likely to have a low sperm count than their normal-weight peers and 81 percent more likely to produce no sperm at all. Meanwhile, the increase of processed, sugar-laden foods (which has been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38283622\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rising for the last decade<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) also negatively affects sperm count through its effect on overall health, adds Golding-Granado.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLack of physical exercise, increased alcohol use, and increased use of over-the-counter and prescription drugs all contribute, too,\u201d says Rocco. Indeed, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5504800\/#:~:text=Alcohol%20consumption%20in%20men%20can,and%20sperm%20production%20%5B48%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has shown that alcohol disrupts sperm production by decreasing testosterone production and even contributing to testicular atrophy, and that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5769315\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recreational drugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interfere with the endocrine system and ultimately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9688450\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">impact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> free-floating testosterone levels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Getting Sperm Count Assessed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a global level, the sperm count freefall is cause for concern because it suggests that the Earth itself\u2014and the people inhabiting it\u2014are getting less and less healthy. On an individual level, \u201chaving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lower sperm count means reduced fertility, and makes it harder to conceive naturally,\u201d says Rocco.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those concerned with their future reproductive capabilities or simply wanting to better understand their overall health, sperm count data is good to know. As it goes, a lower sperm count can tip an individual off on an underlying health issue. Hormone disorders (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/test-your-testosterone-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low testosterone<\/a>), exposure to poison and radiation, untreated infections, and nutritional deficiencies, for example, can all cause a lower sperm count, Rocco says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to start a family soon or want to better understand your or your partner&#8217;s sperm status, a male fertility specialist (like an endocrinologist) can order a comprehensive male fertility assessment, suggests Golding-Granado. Usually, this assessment includes a semen analysis and sometimes even hormone and genetic testing. These experts can also help people explore family-planning options in the event that low sperm count or other infertility issues are determined, she explains.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How To Protect Sperm Count\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No doubt, understanding the reality of globally declining sperm counts and their environmental causes can be overwhelming\u2014especially if you\u2019ve always wanted to be a parent. The good news is that there are ways to support overall sperm count and fertility. Just be mindful that \u201csupporting fertility has to be a life-long process, not just a short-term effort,&#8221; says Golding-Granado.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broadly speaking, the best way to protect sperm count is by adopting healthier habits overall. To start, Golding-Granado suggests that \u201ceating a healthier diet replete with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion-gut-health\/probiotics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">probiotics<\/a>, and lean proteins can support sperm production.\u201d One 2023 study published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s13668-023-00503-x#:~:text=Conclusion,negative%20impact%20on%20semen%20quality.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Nutrition Reports<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> linked a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/mediterranean-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediterranean diet<\/a>\u2014an eating plan that bases meals on fruits, veggies, herbs, and healthy fats\u2014with a higher sperm count and semen quality than other eating plans. Notably, a Mediterranean diet is also low in processed foods and booze, which Golding-Granado suggests limiting in the name of sperm health. \u201cTrans fats, excessive sugar, and alcohol all impair sperm quality,\u201d she says. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your plate isn\u2019t always bursting with bright, colorful foods or you simply want to do your due diligence in supporting healthy sperm, you might consider adding a daily supplement or two to your routine. For starters, Rocco recommends <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/multivitamins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">daily multivitamin<\/a>. Otherwise, ensure you\u2019re stocked on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\/zinc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zinc<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/letter-vitamins\/vitamin-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin C<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/supplements\/fish-oil-omegas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">omega-3 fatty acids<\/a>, all of which promote sperm health via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/supplements\/antioxidants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antioxidant properties<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a regular exercise routine can also support sperm count by promoting a healthy weight and body composition, thus reducing the risk of obesity. Indeed, one 2023 study published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10307666\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Journal of Men\u2019s Health<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found a link between regular low- and intermediate-intensity exercise and higher sperm counts, while another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/humrep\/article\/34\/12\/2330\/5681530?login=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that men who reported exercising had greater sperm count and motility than those who reported exercising less.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, Rocco advises managing stress levels and logging quality sleep. Both of these, he says, will help any individual maintain a healthy endocrine system, which ultimately supports sound sperm count. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It may not be top of mind, but sperm count is something everyone should know about, especially if they&#8217;re planning to start a family at some point in their lives.\u00a0Why? To start, sperm count is a key factor in male fertility. Despite the widespread misconception that a couple\u2019s fertility is mainly a measure of the<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/support-sperm-count\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Sperm Counts Are On A Rapid Global Decline\u2014Here\u2019s What To Know<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":103,"featured_media":34098,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34092","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-the-latest"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Sperm Counts Are On A Rapid Global Decline\u2014Here\u2019s What To Know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Research suggests that sperm counts are in freefall around the world. 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