When a couple officially decides to have a baby, they may discuss some daily habits in order to determine a standard plan for preparing for pregnancy. For example, some men are asked by their wives to start quitting smoking, but many men find it particularly difficult to quit smoking. In fact, smoking is really something that men preparing for pregnancy must quit. So why do men quit smoking during pregnancy? Let's take a look together!
Why do men quit smoking during pregnancy
1. Smoking is harmful to male reproduction, and smoking, including passive smoking, has an impact on various semen parameters. Smoking has been reported to cause damage to sperm density, vitality, and possible morphology.
2. Smoking is one of the common risk factors for male arterial damage, especially atherosclerosis. After atherosclerosis, the penile blood pressure index decreased significantly, and the blood input decreased significantly, thus inducing impotence.
3. Active smoking by either spouse can have adverse effects, and the reproductive function damage in the passive smoking group alone is only slightly lower than that in either active smoking group.
How to quit smoking for men preparing for pregnancy
1. Completely eliminate cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters, and other items from daily life;
2. Try to eat less with smokers and avoid chatting with them in the smoking area during meals;
3. Selectively increase physical exercise, such as swimming, running, etc., and take a warm shower after returning home;
4. Avoid drinking beverages containing caffeine, such as instant coffee;
5. It is necessary to improve one's will to quit smoking, drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and chew sugar free gum.
If men are sincerely planning to conceive, then I suggest that male friends quit smoking as soon as possible and consider the issue of preparing for pregnancy when they have quit smoking almost completely. Because smoking is very harmful to male sperm, over time, the bad habit of smoking may affect male reproductive health, which is harmful to both the male body and the entire family.
