Alcohol is the enemy of humanity

There can be no two opinions - alcohol is harmful to the male body as a whole, but the effect of alcohol on sperm is the destruction of future generations. There is no salvation for anyone's body from ethanol or ethyl alcohol, or alcohol (C2 H5 OH), there are no barriers to its penetration into cells!

Being introduced into them, alcohol begins its rather rapid destructive activity in relation not only to the entire digestive system, but also disrupts all functions of the genital area. Ethanol is introduced into the prostate and testicles. Accordingly, the malfunctioning of these essential male organs begins.

An infected prostate, which is responsible for secretion production, negatively affects the quality of sperm, and also fails to block the exit of the bladder

The testicles are also attacked by alcohol, blood circulation is disturbed in them, since the blood vessels are the first to react. The testes are no longer able to produce enough sperm, resulting in oligospermia.

This disease has progressed in recent years and is almost in the first place for reasons of infertility in men. There is reason to think, first of all, for those representatives of the stronger sex who intend to become fathers.

Even with a single drink of alcohol, testosterone production is suspended for five days

What then can be said about alcoholism. Usually, its consequences are sad, and for some, tragic. In most cases, men experience impotence.

When planning to increase the family, parents should think in advance not only about the material side, but also organize a healthy lifestyle. Alcohol must be eliminated several months before conception. This is due to the cycle of spermatogenesis (maturation of the sperm). It lasts 74 days.

The effect of alcohol on sperm turns out to be extremely detrimental, since the size of the testes decreases, as a result, the number of sperm produced decreases, their mobility and vitality decrease, an important parameter in men's health is the ratio of normal and abnormal sperm.

In a healthy man, their ratio should be 4: 1, that is, there should be four times less defective sperm than normal

A normal sperm consists of a head, body and tail, while an abnormal sperm can have variations on this theme: two heads or two bodies, or deformed head or tail.

There are also giant sperm and dwarf sperm. In the event that such modified spermatozoa are only a quarter of the total, this is the norm, but if their number exceeds this figure, then we have to talk about pathologies. The influence of alcohol on the spermogram or on the analysis of semen is the most direct and negative, since a sperm with a pathology, the first to meet an egg, will fertilize it, passing on all its flaws. The fetus will initially develop with pathology.

Beer separately

For some reason, there is an opinion among men that beer is such a weak alcoholic drink that it can not be attributed to it. What a delusion this is! The negative effect of alcohol on sperm quality fully applies to beer. The influence of beer on a man's sexual activity has long been proven and should not be disputed. The phytoestrogens contained in it reduce the amount of testosterone, which entails a whole chain of disruptions. As a result, sperm cells are reduced in quantity and become inactive. So, alcohol and semen analysis are incompatible!

Who is assigned a semen analysis

Ideally, every adult man should have such an analysis from time to time. Especially between the ages of 25 and 40. It is at this age that most become fathers. The analysis allows you to identify whether a man is infertile, whether he has inflammation or other diseases caused by infections. A specialist spermogram will answer many questions. The volume of semen, the concentration of sperm, the presence of erythrocytes, the degree of sperm activity, the number of abnormal sperm and other parameters are determined.

It's good when a young man understands the importance of passing the study and hands it over to be sure of the positive result of the upcoming conception. Often, the order of taking the analysis and conception are reversed. A man comes after an unsuccessful conception, or to look for the cause of a failed pregnancy or for other equally important reasons. Such an analysis is always prescribed for in vitro fertilization. The analysis is not superfluous to hand over to men with prostatitis, vesiculitis and other urinary diseases.

Preparing for analysis

Men who have to donate sperm for research must first prepare for this analysis.A weekly abstinence is recommended, during the same period you should not take any thermal procedures, including a bath and a sauna, it is better not to take medications, exclude alcohol in all forms, the material for analysis should be carried out in a medical facility (during the delivery of the material, it may be affected by temperature conditions ), while you cannot use a condom, all sperm must be collected in a sterile container, to determine its volume, for the most accurate result, the man is invited to take three tests with two-week breaks. Also, a MAR test is prescribed, which will identify the factor of infertility.

The test can be performed on both seminal fluid and blood plasma

Three results of semen analysis are possible: positive, when all points are normal; neutral, when some points are either understated or overestimated relative to the norm; negative when sperm is found to be of poor quality. A neutral result is also positive, since the changes in indicators are insignificant, while a negative result excludes a man's ability to have children.

Naturally, men who are alcoholics are not fertile. Another option is also possible: if, in preparation for the test, the mandatory conditions were violated by a man, then the analysis must be retaken after some time. However, for this, a man must tell the doctor about non-compliance with the rules of preparation, otherwise, he may be given an incorrect diagnosis, which can change his whole future life! Spermogram and any alcohol are two mutually exclusive concepts!

Sperm parameters

The amount of ejaculate is at least 3 ml. In the event that the amount is less, it will be regarded as the extinction of reproductive function.

Semen can range in color from white and light gray to light yellow. It should take no more than one hour to dilute the semen. Drinking alcohol lengthens this time, which destroys sperm cells.

The viscosity index of the material should not exceed half a centimeter, otherwise the movement of sperm is difficult, they do not reach the egg, and fertilization does not occur. It is also due to exposure to alcoholic beverages.

The sperm concentration indicator should be above 22 million per 1 ml of material

If the patient violates the rules of preparation, if he drank alcohol, the indicator will be lower. The total sperm count should be above 65 million. Drinking alcohol significantly reduces this indicator. This is one of the main indicators of a man's ability to conceive.

How alcohol affects the male reproductive function. With constant abuse of alcohol, there is a risk of asthenozoospermia, when there are no normal sperm in the excreted semen.

The number of normal sperm should be more than half of the total number in the semen

Every man who is passionate about giving birth to healthy offspring is able to limit or completely eliminate the use of alcoholic beverages. And the body provides him with such an opportunity. The sperm may improve. Do not miss your chance! From the above, it becomes obvious how alcohol affects the spermogram.