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Health Care For Sperm Content To Have Descendants

The quality of semen is determined by the number and quality of sperm to begin the process of fertilization. Therefore, it can be said that the number and quality of sperm is a marker of male fertility. Sperm cells have a short life span and cannot divide. However, after joining the egg, both can develop into new organisms called zygotes.

Recognize Sperm Cells

In general, the structure of sperm consists of the head, body and tail. Each part of sperm has a different function and content, namely:
  • Head

  • Consists of a circular solid chromatin fiber surrounded by an acrosome. This part contains an enzyme that is used to penetrate a woman's egg. When fertilization, the DNA contained in the sperm head will join with DNA from a woman's egg cell.
  • Body

  • In this section there are mitochondria, which are responsible for producing energy for the tail to move.
  • Tail

  • The part that functions to move the sperm to meet the egg.
Damage to DNA in sperm cells can cause damage or disruption of fetal growth. While the integrity of the structure of the tail, body, and sperm head, will determine its quality. If sperm cells are not yet ripe, or are not perfect, the egg cannot be fertilized so there is no pregnancy.

What Must Be Done for Normal Sperm Content?

Sperm is considered ideal if more than 50% of sperm cells produced are in normal form. Male fertility will decrease if the amount is less than that. In addition, sperm is said to be ideal if more than 50% of sperm cells can move about one hour after ejaculation. Sperm speed is important to reach the egg, so fertilization can occur. Normal sperm has a pH level of around 7.2 - 7.8. Then, the volume of semen fluid (the sperm shelter) should be more than 2 millimeters. Semen less than that volume, can affect the number of sperm to fertilize an egg. But excess volume of seminal fluid is also not good, because it shows that sperm is too runny. When viewed in terms of color, white semen and gray tend to be considered a healthy color. There are simple ways that can be done to maintain the health of sex organs and normal sperm content, in order to support efforts to get offspring:
  • Avoid risky sexual behavior, wear condoms during sex to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the penis regularly.
  • Use loose and comfortable underwear, so that the temperature and blood flow of the testicles remain good.
  • Maintain ideal body weight.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Set a healthy diet and contain balanced nutrition.
  • Stop smoking, consuming alcoholic beverages, and using illegal drugs.
  • Take vitamins or supplements that contain antioxidants according to doctor's recommendations.
  • Manage stress well.
For men who are trying to get offspring, start familiarizing yourself with a healthy lifestyle to maintain and improve sperm quality. If you have problems with sperm content or fertility, do not hesitate to consult with your doctor to get the right treatment.

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