Infertility: Why do sperm storage before going abroad?

 Infertility: Why do sperm storage before going abroad?

The number of people going to work abroad is constantly increasing. This has not only caused the country's manpower to migrate, but has also increased the problem of childlessness.

It may sound surprising, but this is today's reality. Most of the men who come to the infertility center say, 'I stayed abroad for a few years for employment. There is no problem with the wife. The child is not being born because of me. Why?'

Of course, there are many risk factors for increasing this problem among men living in foreign lands. One of the main ones is temperature. Temperature reduces sperm production. Most of the youth have reached the hot summer area. In this case, the number of people who work at high temperature outside is more.

Male sperm production occurs in the testicles outside the body. Therefore, the temperature of the testicles should be at least five degrees lower than the body temperature. Regular and healthy semen remains only if the temperature of the testicles is reduced in that proportion. In this case, working at high temperatures causes an imbalance in the temperature of the testicles. Using tight under wear in hot summer will affect the temperature more.

Another problem in this case is the effect of other cells. If the testicle cells are affected, the veins around the testicles swell and blood circulation is more than necessary, which directly affects sperm production. In this case, there is a risk of changes in the movement of sperm, low production, even the structure of the formed sperm is abnormal.

The second is the time period. In order to get pregnant, a man's sperm must meet a woman's ovum. A woman ovulates only between 10 and 18 days after menstruation. Which is active only for 12 to 24 hours. If the couple does not have sex during this period, the chances of having children are low.

If a couple under the age of 35 has sex more than two days a week for at least one year, if they do not have a child, it is considered that they have a problem of infertility. In this case, some of the men who go for employment have a plan to go out within a month of marriage. Some people come once a year or two years and plan their children.

In this case, it is impossible to get pregnant if the woman's egg is not released due to a short period of meeting and irregular sexual intercourse. This can also be considered as a factor of childlessness.

The third is stress. Men who are employed abroad may not have children after returning to their home country due to work stress, running away, financial stress, stress of being separated from their wives for years, stress of not being able to plan for children as they get older. Stress disrupts the balance of the testosterone hormone, which can cause a decrease in sperm count.

Stress produces free radicals in the body (molecules that cannot remain stable but are harmful to the body). Free radicals can also damage normal semen. The effect of which is seen in pregnancy.

The fourth reason is bad lifestyle. This may also have a direct and indirect effect on the ability of men to produce children. Some people's diet, not eating on time, doing double duty, not having a place to sleep, consuming too much alcohol and smoking while resting after work can also lead to bad quality of semen.

Similarly, exposure to chemical elements, obesity, high diabetes also affects sperm production.

What to do to keep the ability of semen intact for those who go to foreign employment?

A good option for expats is sperm storage. Once the semen is stored, it can be used whenever desired to impregnate the wife. Unmarried young men can also store sperm for the future.

Young men who need chemotherapy due to cancer can also store sperm for the future.

What is the process of sperm storage?

First, a blood test is done to see if there is an infectious disease. If any problem is seen, first it is treated and if it is not seen, semen is collected. After leveling the collected semen, it is gradually stored in the nitrous oxide tank, given a name and description. The sperm can be used after it is ready. Which can be used in 5, 10 and 15 years.

How is stored usage?

There are two ways to use stored sperm. One is intrauterine insemination and the other is IVF.

In intrauterine insemination, the prepared sperm is released directly into the woman's uterus to make her pregnant. On the other hand, in IVF, an embryo is prepared by placing an egg in the semen and then releasing it into the uterus.

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If there is a decrease in the quality of semen, is there no solution?

Even after the decrease in the quality of semen, it can come back to full balance. If the quality of semen has decreased due to temperature and lifestyle, it will improve completely after a few months of lifestyle changes. But it may take some time.

Pre-pregnancy health check-up upon return home

As soon as you return home, it is advisable to visit a specialist and get a general examination. In the case of women, blood test, uterine ultrasound can be done.

Likewise, semen quality can be detected in men by testing it. If problems are found after the test, the child can be planned according to the treatment and with the doctor's advice.

'Semen remains healthy for 40 years in men'

Women are born with certain eggs. But in the case of men, semen is produced till old age. Sperm is considered healthy for up to 40 years. Then it becomes weak due to age and other health problems.

What to do to increase the quality of semen?

A healthy body means that the quality of semen is also good. To increase its quality, one should eat healthy food, sleep for eight hours, stay away from stressful environment, smoking, alcohol, leave some time for daily exercise, and increase physical activity.

If there is a change in the quantity, texture and shape of the sperm, it should be shown to the relevant doctor. Such minor problems can be balanced by using antioxidants.