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A plea has
been made to end the taboo about risks to male fertility
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Men are unaware that
getting older, drinking too much and being obese can reduce their fertility,
according to a new poll. The survey found some men did not want to discuss fertility
problems with their GP or partner, while many underestimated the proportion of
fertility problems that are attributable to men. Almost half (49%) of more than 2,000 men polled were not aware
that sperm suffers more genetic faults as men get older.
More
than one in three men were unaware that fertility decreases the more men drink,
while 33% of men smoked regularly despite the fact smoking reduces sperm
quality.
Almost
half (46%) of men were also unaware that being overweight or obese meant it
could take longer for couples to conceive.
Some
55% of men were also unaware that sexually-transmitted infections could affect
their fertility.
