Sperm Donor Blog: Health & Fertility

A vasectomy is the most reliable contraception option for a man. That’s why you — and your spouse or partner — want to be certain you don’t want children (or any more children) before going through with the procedure. However, there is another option you may want to consider. Storing your sperm for later use can serve as a backup plan in case you change your mind about wanting to start a family. So you can get a vasectomy now and still keep your options open in the future. Here are a few reasons why storing sperm before you get

Your lifestyle choices can either help or hinder your sperm quality. Here are a few factors that you should take into account when trying to conceive or looking to donate sperm: Overheating: Human testes cannot function properly unless they stay cooler than the rest of the body. Too much heat exposure causes a considerable drop in sperm count. This can come from spending too much time in hot tubs, wearing briefs regularly, and even extended laptop computer use. If you frequently use your laptop on your lap instead of on a desk, you can experience increased scrotum temperature up to 35 degrees