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Sperm Are Sensitive To High Temperature: Facts About Sperm You Didn’t Know Before

A fertility expert shares some interesting facts about sperm as well as tips to keep sperm healthy and boost fertility.

Written by Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : January 31, 2023 6:25 PM IST

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Interesting Facts About Sperm

After reaching g puberty, a male produces millions of sperm cells every day. Sperms are tiny bodies (about 0.05 millimeters long) produced and stored in the testes of male reproductive system. They consist mainly of genetic material and a long tail that helps them move through the female’s reproductive tract to reach an egg cell. Each ejaculation can contain up to 500 million sperm. But those new sperm cells aren’t made overnight. A complete cycle of sperm production and maturation (spermatogenesis) takes approximately 64 days on average. Dr Nisha Pansare, Fertility Consultant, Nova IVF Fertility, Pune, shares some more interesting facts about sperm.

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Sperm Has No Sense Of Direction

They will swim nonstop and tend to go in any direction. The female reproductive system tends to consist of tiny hairs that obstruct sperm. However, some researchers argue that sperm are excellent navigators. On study says a protein in the sperm binds to the attractant chemical (released by egg cell) and this helps direct their movement.  Also Read - Sperm Extraction For IVF/ICSI: Various Sperm Retrieval Techniques And When They Are Used

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Only One Sperm Fertilizes The Egg

It is a no-brainer that the journey to the egg is long, exhausting, and full of traps. Thus, the fastest and most resilient sperm will make it. Only one sperm fertilizes the egg.

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Sperm Are Sensitive To High Temperatures

Ideally, sperm production occurs about three to four degrees below normal body temperature of 98.6°F (37ºC ). High temperature can cause damage to the sperm.

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Tips To Keep Sperm Healthy

To keep sperm healthy, Dr Nisha Pansare advises men to avoid wearing tight underwear, keeping laptops on the lap, and any strenuous activities that might affect their sperm quality. Exercise on a regular basis, eat a well-balanced diet inclusive of all the vital nutrients, sleep well, stay stress-free, quit smoking and alcohol, and try to go for regular health check-ups.  Also Read - Do You Have Emotionally Intimacy with Them? See Signs