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How to improve male fertility. A women are the ones who get pregnant there is a lot of attention on
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Improving your health can improve your fertility (ability to get pregnant) and the future health of your child.

Top tips for planning a pregnancy for men
Cut down your alcohol intake to no more than 3-4 units a day.
Quit smoking, even passive smoking affects female fertility and pregnancy.
Get tested for STIs if there is any reason you think you are at risk of having one.
Lose weight if you have a high BMI.
Keep testicles (balls) cool (slightly below body temperature) by
avoiding hot showers and sitting in hot baths
avoiding saunas, jacuzzis or sitting for long periods with a laptop on your lap
wearing loose trousers and underwear.
avoiding cycling and/or sitting down for long periods.
Eat five portions a day of fruit and vegetables, including walnuts.
Exercise for at least 20-30 minutes three times a week.
Talk to your doctor if you have sickle cell disease or thalassaemia or if your ancestors are from a country that means you might be at higher risk of being a carrier (Africa, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, India, Pakistan, south and southeast Asia, and the Middle East).

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