What can be done to improve sperm quality required for ART cycle ?
A. • Spermatogenesis or sperm production cycle takes about 3 months time. Sperm quality on the egg retrieval day is often related to what happened in the male’s body 3 months ago. Listed below is guide lines to help ensure that semen specimen on oocyte pickup day is of best possible quality. • A fever more than 101°C within 3 months prior to ART treatment may adversely affect sperm quality, sperm count and motility may appear normal, but fertilization may not occur. Body temperature should be maintained below 100o C with medicine during or before ART cycle. • Keep the use of alcohol or cigarettes to a minimum before and during ART cycle. Do not use any ‘recreational’ drugs. • Any other medicine use should be brought into notice of fertility specialist doctor. • Avoid hot tubs, spas, jacuzzis, or saunas during 3 months prior to ART cycle. • Avoid heavy exercise, physical activity at a moderate level is acceptable and encouraged. • Refrain from ejaculation for 2-3 days, but not more than
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