Drinking tea is a traditional Chinese habit. Almost every countrymen likes to drink a cup of green tea or black tea every day. But if male friends who have entered the preconception plan have this habit, should they change it? Can men drink tea during pregnancy preparation? Will drinking tea regularly affect normal pregnancy preparation? Let's take a look now.
Can men drink tea during pregnancy preparation
Firstly, drinking tea during the preconception period generally does not affect normal pregnancy. Tea is a beverage with or without medicine. During pregnancy, you can drink tea, but do not drink strong tea as it contains tea polyphenols. Drinking strong tea frequently can harm the stomach and cause insomnia. Long term consumption of strong tea can cause a decline in bodily functions. In this case, it will affect the preparation for pregnancy. Therefore, during the preparation period, it is advisable to drink some light green tea, but try to avoid drinking strong tea as much as possible.
Secondly, during the preparation period for pregnancy, it is recommended to pay more attention to rest, maintain a reasonable diet and observe whether sexual activity is normal. At the same time, it is recommended to arrange better pre ovulation sexual activity for women, avoid high stress, cooperate with more exercise, and eat more nourishing foods.
What foods can harm sperm during male preconception period
1. Alcohol
Scientific research has shown that ethanol can affect the concentration of catecholamines in the body, leading to underdeveloped testicles. Even causing testicular atrophy and affecting sperm production function. So, men should start quitting drinking three months before getting pregnant.
2. Melon seeds
Guazi is a type of nut that, like other nuts, contains a large amount of fat, protein, trace elements, and vitamins. However, it poses great harm to men preparing for pregnancy. Because some protein components in melon seeds have inhibitory effects on testicular function, excessive consumption by men may also cause testicular atrophy or even lesions, reducing male fertility.
3. Soybeans
We all know that soybeans are a healthy food, but eating them during preconception can affect male fertility. Why is this? Because soybeans are rich in phytoestrogens, excessive consumption can affect male hormones and reduce sperm production. It is recommended that men consume soy based foods no more than three times a week during their preconception period.
4. Coffee
Although coffee can be refreshing, it contains a large amount of caffeine, which can suppress male libido and sperm vitality, thereby affecting fertility. Therefore, it is recommended that men preparing for pregnancy should avoid drinking coffee.
5. Celery
Celery is a high fiber vegetable that can lower blood pressure, so many middle-aged and elderly people love to eat it! But if it is a man preparing for pregnancy, he should not eat celery because some components in celery have spermicidal effects and affect male fertility.
6. Milk tea
When making milk tea, creamer is added, which contains hydrogenated vegetable oil that can reduce the secretion of male hormones, lower sperm motility, and ultimately interrupt the reaction of sperm in the body.
Through the information introduced above, we have learned that drinking light green tea does not affect the preparation for pregnancy, but it is important to quit the habit of drinking strong tea. There are also some foods that can kill sperm that male friends should avoid during pregnancy preparation. Try not to eat as much as possible. To avoid any adverse effects on pregnancy preparation as a result.
