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Can Excessive Masturbation Lead To Infertility?

If a female partner is not getting pregnant after a couple of months, some men will start worrying if their sperm count is low. The guilt conscience begins to take root.

What is male inferility? What are the causes of female infertility? Does masturbation affect male fertility?

What is Male Infertility?

A man's infertility is the inability to help his woman to conceive. However, there are some other signs of male infertility, which can include:


  • Issues with reduced sex drive, difficulty ejaculating or erection
  • Low sperm count
  • Abnormal breast growth (gynecomastia)
  • Reduces muscle mass
  • Hormonal abnormality
  • Pain in the testicle area

What are The Causes of Male Infertility?

A single abnormality can make it difficult for couples to get pregnant. Some primary medical conditions can cause male infertility:


Genetic abnormalities: Male infertility may be due to genetic changes on the Y chromosome. In some instances, these changes can cause abnormal sperm production or blockage of sperm flow, which in turn can cause male infertility. The most common congenital abnormalities are chromosomal conditions that affect sperm production and other conditions such as Down Syndrome.


Immunological factors: The sperm swims into the fallopian tube, where it penetrates and fertilizes the egg. Sometimes, however, infection or injury can lead to a condition in which the body attacks healthy sperm. This hinders the sperm's ability to reach the uterus and penetrate an egg.


Male accessory gland infections (MAGI): Inflammation or infection in the male genital tract can impact a person's ability to procreate.


Endocrine disturbances: An endocrine system is a group of glands that control the production of certain hormones. When these hormones are out of balance, infertility can result.


Sperm motility: Sperm motility indicates whether sperm are usually moving to reach the egg. The percentage of motile sperm is commonly used to predict how likely you are to become pregnant.


Varicocele: It is a disorder of the veins in the scrotum, which causes insufficient blood flow and affects sperm production. It's one of the leading causes of male infertility and is found in almost 40% of infertile men.


Increased scrotal temperature: The temperature of the testes should be 2-4 degrees below body temperature. Increased temperatures negatively affect sperm function and sperm concentration, leading to infertility.


There are quite a few myths associated with masturbation. Among them, there are such myths as:


  • Masturbation can lead to the blindness
  • Masturbation can lead to the mental illnesses
  • Masturbation can cause low sperm count
  • Masturbation can cause physical weakness
  • Masturbation can lead to hairy palms
  • Masturbation can cause erectile dysfunction


There are many misconceptions about masturbation, and many men are not sure what the absolute truth is any longer. Moreover, in many cases, masturbation can have such benefits as boosting the immune system, regulating anxiety and providing relaxation. That's mean masturbation does not cause infertility problem. What is more important is that men should keep in mind that the opportunity for getting pregnant is higher when you ejaculate inside a woman's body. 


Sperm Morphology is a standard lab test done to assess the quality of sperm. A good quality sperm must have good motility and morphology. Healthy sperm will keep away from being infertile or having a low sperm count and issues with impotence, infertility, and erectile dysfunction. First, a sperm will have to travel from the male's body to the fallopian tubes and then reach the egg. A normal sperm will have a head shaped in a manner that allows it to penetrate the egg easily. An abnormally shaped sperm may not penetrate the egg even if it reaches it due to the deformed shape of the head. A sperm that is a good swimmer can reach the egg soon, which is essential for conception.

Quality of Sperm

Sperm needs more time to increase its chances of survival. It is known that for having optimal quality sperm male doesn't need to ejaculate for 2 or 3 days. In planning a child and trying to conceive, it is better to break yourself from masturbation before having unprotected sexual intercourse. In this way, the chances of getting pregnant will be higher than usual. 


But in the case of using the fertility option treatment, for example, while undergoing IVF treatment, the man will need to give a semen sample, and before providing a sample, it's better to avoid masturbation for ensuring the optimum quality of sperm

Low Sperm Count

Low sperm count can be one of the causes of infertility. For having an average sperm count, a man needs to confirm the level of sperm count by doing a sperm count test. If you feel that you have a low sperm count and it affects your fertility, you need to give a sperm sample, and then after a few days of the test, you will get results. In case of having a positive difficulty with a low sperm count, you need to contact health care provider for getting medical advise

Polina Pylypenko • Nov 03, 2021
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