Everyone knows that when we are sick, we will choose to take some medications for conditioning and treatment based on the severity of the illness. Common medications are generally metabolized within 24 hours, so they do not have adverse effects on male sperm quality. However, long-term use of certain medications can have negative impacts on health and sperm quality.

Does Medication Affect Sperm Quality?

1. Common Medications: Firstly, if you are planning to conceive, it indicates that the male's physical condition is in a "sub-health state" rather than suffering from a "serious illness". Therefore, we can infer that most of the medication components are for "strengthening the body". If it is a common anti-inflammatory or cold medicine, the medication components will be metabolized within 24 hours. Long-term use of traditional Chinese medicine is less likely to affect sperm quality. If the body cannot withstand the medication, it may lead to miscarriage.

2. Hormonal Medications: These medications affect the secretory system, controlling the secretion of gonadotropins and suppressing testicular spermatogenesis. It is imaginable that the chance of conception under such conditions is extremely slim.

3. Anti-androgen Medications: As the name suggests, these medications affect the maturation probability of sperm. How can "immature sperm" complete the "difficult" process of conception? After all, for sperm, the process of conception is equivalent to a fierce competition, and there will be obstacles at every step.

4. Topical Medications: Sometimes, when we have skin diseases, we have to use some ointments. When there are diseases in our reproductive areas, applying ointments to the surface will allow the medicine to penetrate the skin and enter the testicles directly, causing damage to spermatogenesis. Weak and unhealthy sperm are not uncommon. Additionally, medications such as female cleansers can also directly eliminate sperm, causing significant difficulties in pregnancy.

5. Medications for Hypertension: Hypertension can lead to various diseases. When blood pressure spikes suddenly, special antihypertensive medications are needed. These medications not only affect sperm count but can also lead to ejaculation problems. Nobody would want to indulge in pleasure while sick.

Factors Affecting Sperm Quality

1. Infection of the reproductive tract and glands, such as epididymitis and seminal vesicle inflammation.

2. Endocrinological factors, such as hypogonadism and hypothyroidism.

3. Immunological factors, such as the production of anti-sperm antibodies.

4. Genetic factors, such as chromosomal abnormalities and microdeletions in the Y chromosome.

5. Congenital abnormalities, such as congenital malformations of the testicles, epididymis, vas deferens, and ejaculatory ducts.

6. Environmental factors, such as ionizing radiation, high temperatures, and exposure to chemical substances.