Male fertility hypnosis can help with some common issues experienced by men struggling with their fertility.
Factors that affect male fertility:
Stress – sperm quality can be negatively impacted by stress, alongside lifestyle factors. When stressed or anxious, there is a release ‘fight or flight’ hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. High levels of cortisol due to stress can impede testosterone production, a hormone essential for sperm production. Being in such a state of stress isn’t conducive to fertility. When calm and relaxed, the body produces the hormones oxytocin which is crucial for motility of sperm; serotonin is also important for sperm motility and regulating the release of GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone), an essential hormone to the reproductive cycle; dopamine also impacts sperm motility and the ability of sperm to penetrate the egg; reducing stress, exercising releases endorphins. Stress can also be a cause of erectile dysfunction and lowered libido.
Age – generally, male fertility reduces as sperm quality decreased between 40 to 45 years. Increased male age reduces the chance of getting pregnant and increases the time taken to get pregnant.
Smoking – smoking can affect male fertility, reducing the quality of the sperm.
Alcohol – whilst recommended guidelines are no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, alcohol consumption can affect sperm quality.
Excess weight – Obesity can cause hormone imbalances which can affect fertility. Eating a healthy balanced diet can improve sperm quality.
STIs – can result in infertility if left untreated.
Environmental factors – male fertility can be negatively affected by pesticides, certain chemicals such as solvents.
Male fertility hypnosis can help to make and support positive lifestyle changes such as reducing and managing stress. Hypnotherapy can help to reduce stress and improve feelings of well-being. When we feel calm and relaxed, our mind and body are in balance. This can also help to reduce anxiety and worry associated with trying to conceive. Struggling with fertility can be daunting and stressful, hypnotherapy can help to reduce your stress. With hypnotherapy you can reduce stress hormones and promote the essential ‘feel good’ hormones essential for help sperm production.
If you and your partner have been trying to conceive without success, it is important to seek medical advice to rule out an underlying medical condition.
