All articles tagged with #sperm production
A small study suggests that the acne drug Accutane (isotretinoin) may stimulate sperm production in some infertile men, potentially offering a non-surgical treatment option, but further research is needed to confirm safety and efficacy.
A study in China found that spending 1.2 hours per day playing video games or engaging in leisure activities on the computer triples the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. This was linked to lower levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulates sperm production. The study did not find a similar risk associated with watching TV or driving for leisure. The rise in ED cases has been attributed to factors such as obesity, poor mental health, and excessive pornography consumption. However, the study has limitations, and further research is needed to establish a definitive causal association between computer use and ED.
The Salk Institute has developed a non-hormonal and reversible male contraceptive method using HDAC inhibitors to block sperm production without affecting libido, offering a significant advancement in male birth control. Administering an HDAC inhibitor orally stopped sperm production and fertility in mice without impacting their libido, and the effects were fully reversible. This novel approach targets the regulation of gene expression in sperm production, providing a promising therapeutic approach for human clinical trials.
Scientists at the Salk Institute have developed a non-hormonal and reversible male contraceptive pill that targets a specific protein complex involved in sperm production, showing promising results in male mice without apparent side-effects. The method disrupts the genetic program responsible for sperm production using existing drugs called HDAC inhibitors, and once the treatment is stopped, fertility returns to normal. Further research and clinical trials are needed, but this breakthrough offers a potential new option for male birth control with minimal systemic side-effects.
Ejaculating frequently may have health benefits for individuals with testes, including a potential 20% reduction in prostate cancer risk compared to lower frequency of ejaculation. A study showed that high frequency of ejaculation (21+ times/month) correlated with a lower risk of prostate cancer.
Scientists from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and the Wellcome Center for Cell Biology have identified a potential underlying cause of male infertility. The researchers discovered that a specific mutation in a protein involved in the formation of the synaptonemal complex, a critical structure in the process of sperm and egg cell production, led to infertility in mice. This finding may shed light on similar problems with meiosis in humans and could pave the way for potential treatments.
Sitting with legs crossed for prolonged periods can increase the misalignment of the hips, change the speed of blood flow, and increase the risk of blood clots. It can also cause misalignment of the spine and shoulders, weaken muscles, and affect sperm production. However, sitting cross-legged can be beneficial for some people, such as those with one leg longer than the other. The verdict is to avoid crossing legs if possible, but the main advice is to not sit still in the same position for too long and to keep regularly active.