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5 everyday habits that can cause low sperm count!

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Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : January 31, 2017 6:48 PM IST

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Low Sperm Count

Wearing a tight underwear is one of the well-known causes of low sperm count and infertility in men. However, there are a few things that you do on a regular basis, which can harm your sperm health and cause low sperm count. Do not miss the last one!

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Cheese

Cheese: Who doesn't like eating cheese? The more cheese your food has, the tastier it is! However, a 2014 study published in the Journal Fertility and Sterility [1], revealed that cheese intake is related to lower sperm concentration, especially among current as well as past smokers, whereas low-fat intake, particularly milk, is related to higher sperm concentration and progressive motility. Also Read - Ignoring pain in sports? How minor injuries turn into chronic orthopaedic damage

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Sugary-drinks

Sugary drinks: Stop grabbing that bottle of a sugary drink because, intake of sugar-sweetened beverages was found to cause lower sperm motility, especially among lean men [2]. Moreover, excessive intake can also cause a decrease in FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), which is responsible for production of sperms. The study was published in the Journal Human Reproduction.

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Bath

Hot water baths: According to Dr Rajan Bhosale, Honorary Professor & HOD, Department of Sexual Medicine, KEM Hospital & G.S.Medical College, Mumbai, hot water baths can harm your sperm production as the temperature of the testicles is raised. Instead, it is wise to wash your private parts with cold water and then wipe it off to keep the penis clean and healthy. Also Read - World Health Day 2026: How UTIs differ in men and women, expert debunks common myths

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TV

Watching TV: If watching TV is your favourite past-time, then here is what you need to know. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine revealed that men who watch more than 20 hours of TV a week have 44% lower sperm concentration that those who don't watch TV at all and exercise moderately or vigorously each week [3].