Frequent ejaculation has unexpected side effect of body, Oxford University scientists find
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Key Points:
- A new Oxford University study reveals that frequent ejaculation may improve sperm quality, challenging the belief that abstinence increases fertility by boosting sperm count.
- The research, analyzing data from 115 studies and nearly 55,000 men, found that sperm stored during abstinence deteriorates in motility, viability, and DNA integrity due to oxidative stress and energy depletion.
- The study also examined sperm quality across 30 animal species, finding similar declines in stored sperm, with female reproductive tracts sometimes slowing deterioration via antioxidant secretion.
- Findings suggest that shorter abstinence periods before providing sperm samples, such as ejaculating within 48 hours, could enhance outcomes in fertility treatments like IVF.
- Researchers highlight that while many fertility issues stem from uncontrollable factors, controlling sperm storage duration through frequent ejaculation may improve male fertility chances.
