For men preparing for pregnancy, they need to prepare for seven days before checking sperm quality, during which they should quit smoking, alcohol, and avoid sexual intercourse. Smoking and alcohol can affect the quality of sperm, and even if pregnancy is successful, it can increase the risk of fetal malformations. Checking the quality of male sperm before pregnancy can increase the chances of conception and largely ensure the health of the fetus.
When is the best time to check sperm before pregnancy? The best time to check sperm is about 7 days after abstinence. Male testicles produce sperm constantly, and these sperm generally take about 90 days to develop into mature sperm. After ejaculation, it takes about five days to replenish sufficient semen volume. What are the benefits of pre-pregnancy examination for men? 1. Pre-pregnancy examination is very beneficial for having a healthy baby. The male pre-pregnancy examination items include semen examination, which can obtain sperm vitality, whether there is oligospermia or asthenospermia, deformity rate, mortality rate, and determine whether there is prostatitis; 2. The examination of male urinary and reproductive system problems has a great impact on the health of the next generation, so all pre-pregnancy examinations are also necessary. In addition, women also need to go to the hospital for relevant examinations before pregnancy to ensure that the children born are healthy.