Higher Levels Of Pollution Are Linked To Fertility Issues Males; Dealing With A Low Sperm Count

With increasing environmental pollution in Delhi-NCR, male infertility is slowly becoming an epidemic. “Such low numbers, low mobility and low concentration lead to the sperm not entering the fallopian tubes and, despite countless attempts, the partner does not become pregnant. Loss of interest in sexual intercourse is one of the first symptoms that indicate the onset of male infertility," says Dr Gunjan Gupta Govil, IVF Expert, Founder & Chairman, Gunjan IVF World Group. Even in fertile men, increased levels of ozone, sulphur dioxide, and particulate matter in diesel exhaust and air can have an indirect negative impact on sperm quality due to chemical interactions that raise the concentration of free radicals in the blood," adds Dr Govil. Though exposure to pollution cannot entirely be prevented, certain dietary restrictions and lifestyle changes can help maintain an acceptable level of sperm count for conceiving.