Men's long-term abstinence, sperm 'hold back but not discharge', will damage the body? Couples should understand
Hold your sperm to prepare for pregnancy, have you heard of it?
If you want to have a smart and healthy child, you need to prepare for pregnancy, such as adjusting your diet and rest, quitting smoking and drinking, and exercising properly, all of which are good for pregnancy. In addition, some people say that " holding the sperm to prepare for pregnancy " is also very useful for a successful pregnancy. Is it true?
After reading this article today, you will know.
1. What are the conditions for high-quality "tadpoles"?
Surveys show that in recent years, the incidence of male infertility has been increasing year by year. Globally, the incidence of male reproductive health-related diseases is increasing at an annual rate of 1% .
At the same time, the number and quality of men's "tadpoles" are also declining . In the last century, the average number of "little tadpoles" in men was 99 million per milliliter, but by 2011, that number had dropped to 47 million per milliliter.
Subsequently, WHO had to release the fifth edition of the "Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Miqing Fluid (2011)" (hereinafter referred to as the " Manual ") to actively reduce the standard of deformity diagnosis - from 85% of the deformity rate increased to 96%.
However, many men do not know the quality of their "tadpoles". In fact, in addition to laboratory tests, according to the " Handbook " issued by the WHO , we can make simple judgments through the following points.
①How much
The normal amount is not less than 1.5ml and not higher than 6.8ml. Too little amount means a decrease in quality, too much may be related to inflammation of accessory gonads such as prostate and seminal vesicles.
②Color
The normal color should be a homogeneous off-white , not a milky white or pale yellow. If bloodshot occurs, it may be related to inflammation of the seminal vesicle or prostate, not necessarily a decrease in quality, and it can be recovered after treatment.
③ Liquefaction
If it does not liquefy within 1 hour after discharge, it is in a jelly-like state, indicating a morbid condition and further examination is required.
④Smell
Odor is not one of the detection indicators of professional inspection, but if there is a foul smell or bloody smell, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination.
2. Is "holding back the essence and preparing for pregnancy" really effective?
So, back to the question at the beginning: Does " holding back the essence and preparing for pregnancy " really work? actually not.
After long-term abstinence, the "small tadpoles" that survive will not increase in quantity and improve in quality, but will decrease in number and quality, reducing the probability of pregnancy.
This is because "little tadpoles" will still naturally age, die and be absorbed by the human body when semen is held for a long time, and the residual metabolites will affect the developing "little tadpoles" , thereby increasing the rate of bad sperm. Long-term abstinence is not only unhelpful for pregnancy, but also has negative physical and psychological effects.
Physiologically, long-term abstinence suppresses impulses, and the human body will feel unfamiliar with external stimuli, which will easily lead to low desire. At the same time, during long-term abstinence, the prostate will be repeatedly congested, and its secretions will accumulate, which can increase the risk of prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and other diseases.
Psychologically, for couples, doing things properly will help to enhance their relationship and make it easier to prepare for pregnancy. On the contrary, to endure and hold back in order to prepare for pregnancy will affect the intimacy of the husband and wife and increase the psychological pressure of both parties. Excessive psychological stress reduces the chance of pregnancy.
Therefore, in order to get pregnant more easily, both husband and wife must not only master the timing of ovulation, but also have a normal two-person life, so as not to backfire.
3. It is recommended to do this by "refreshing energy"
In order to improve the quality of "tadpoles" and prepare for pregnancy faster and better, it is recommended to do the following.
·form good habit
Strictly quit smoking and drinking, wear less tight underwear and pants, and avoid hot springs, saunas and other high-temperature activities. It is also necessary to exercise properly, adjust sleep and rest, and do a good job of personal hygiene.
· Eat right
Develop healthy eating habits, eat more foods rich in zinc, such as fish and shrimp, shellfish, vegetables, etc.; reduce high-fat and high-calorie diets, increase the intake of high-quality protein, and supplement the lack of nutrients if necessary.
· Active treatment
If a reproductive health problem is found, it is the most important thing to actively seek medical examination, find the cause, and scientifically treat it . If it is the cause of prostate disease, you can take related treatment drugs; if it is caused by congenital diseases, you can try assisted reproductive technology; if it is only caused by bad living habits, then you can improve your living habits.
Pregnancy preparation should pay attention to science, and there is also a reliable method to "recharge energy". Having said so much, I just hope that male friends will not blindly believe some "mistaken claims". Only by finding the right method can we successfully prepare for pregnancy and have a healthy baby.
References:
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[2] Xiang Jun. "Six Points of Attention" for Men to Improve Fertility During Pregnancy [J]. Sex Education and Reproductive Health, 2018(3):4.
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