On social networks, advice is spreading to use ice on the testicles, visit special saunas, take supplements, or even undergo various “detoxification” procedures.
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Doctors warn that some of these methods are based not on science but on fear of an alleged “fertility crisis,” writes the BBC.
One such example is 28-year-old Simon from Miami. He follows a strict health routine daily: he goes to the sauna and uses an ice pack on his groin because he believes it will help preserve a higher sperm count.
He also takes care of his diet, exercises, drinks filtered water, and chooses cotton underwear. However, he has not undergone a sperm test himself and has no specific signs that he has fertility problems.
Doctors acknowledge that some of these beliefs contain some truth. For example, high temperature can affect sperm production, and a healthy lifestyle can indeed improve overall body condition. However, specialists emphasize that there is no reliable evidence that using ice or similar procedures significantly increases male fertility.
Social media influencers, including former Silicon Valley billionaire Bryan Johnson, have a significant impact on these beliefs. He became famous for attempts to slow aging and claims that laboratory tests showed his sperm count to be several times higher than average.
B. Johnson publicly promotes various health experiments, including sauna and cold treatments, but doctors emphasize that personal experience is not the same as scientific proof.
Another example is health content creator Lucas, who spreads information online about improving men’s hormones and fertility. He recommends men place an ice pack on their underwear several times a day and claims that some of his clients have been helped to have children. However, he admits that this method is not sufficiently researched. Doctors view such recommendations cautiously because isolated cases cannot prove that the method works.
Even greater concern among specialists is men’s attempts to self-administer testosterone, steroids, or so-called “fertility kits.” Some men who took testosterone for muscle growth later try to restore fertility using hormonal preparations without medical supervision. Reproductive endocrinology specialists warn that such experiments can be dangerous and cause serious side effects.
Doctor Channa Jayasena emphasizes that the increasing attention men pay to fertility is a positive thing, but the problem is often exaggerated on social networks. According to him, the biggest risk is that men, instead of consulting specialists, start following advice from influencers, which may not only fail to help but also cause harm.
Experts recommend men not to chase quick fixes. The most reliable ways to maintain fertility are proven lifestyle changes: physical activity, healthy weight, quitting smoking, quality sleep, and a responsible approach to hormonal preparations.
If there are real doubts about fertility, the answer can be provided not by internet advice but by medical tests.
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