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The problem of low sperm count has become common amidst today’s bad lifestyle and stressful life. Do you know that a father’s fertility can also affect the health of children. A surprising research conducted recently has confirmed that the risk of children and other family members of men who have very little or no sperm count increases manifold. So let us know why the risk of cancer increases 150 times in children of fathers with low sperm count.
What was found in the research?
Scientists at the University of Utah conducted the largest and first study ever on this topic. They analyzed data from 786 men who received treatment at fertility clinics in Utah between 1996 and 2017. Of these men, 426 men had completely absent sperm i.e. Azoospermia. Sperm count in 360 men was very low i.e. Oligospermia. They compared them with normal men who had children and whose sperm count was normal.
150 times the risk of cancer in children of fathers with low sperm count
Research found that the risk of cancer was found to be up to 150 percent higher in the families of men whose sperm count was very low. At the same time, the risk of many types of cancer was found to be increased in the relatives of men whose sperm count was very low. In families of men with no sperm, the risk of bone and joint cancer increased by 156 percent, the risk of lymphoma increased by 60 percent, the risk of soft tissue cancer increased by 56 percent, the risk of thyroid cancer increased by 54 percent and the risk of uterine cancer increased by 27 percent.
Apart from this, in the families of men with low sperm, the risk of bone and joint cancer increased by 143 percent, the risk of testicular cancer increased by 134 percent and the risk of colon cancer increased by 16 percent, but there was one cancer whose risk was found to be less. This was esophageal cancer, in which the risk has reduced by 61 percent.
Why is this danger increasing?
Scientists believe that when similar diseases appear in several members of a family, there may be genetic or environmental reasons behind it. University of Utah researcher Joemy Ramsey says that if similar patterns of cancer are seen in families, it may mean that their genes or lifestyle habits are similar. This helps us understand what biological factors are behind both infertility and cancer. Scientists are now doing DNA sequencing of the genes of these families to find out which gene mutations give rise to this relationship.
What does low sperm count mean?
Normally, a man’s sperm contains 15 million or more sperm in 1 ml. If the number is less than 15 million, it is called oligospermia. If sperm are completely absent, it is called azoospermia. In men with low sperm count, the speed and quality of sperm often deteriorates, which reduces the chances of pregnancy. It is estimated that 1 in every 20 men faces infertility. Sometimes this is due to genetic reasons, but in some cases it is also due to lifestyle, such as excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, drug abuse, radiation, high temperature or hormonal imbalance.
How is the effect of low sperm count visible?
Research also found that in families whose men had very low sperm count, the risk of cancer was found to be increased in several generations. In some groups, the risk of cancer increased in youth, while in many cases the risk of childhood cancer also increased, in some families several types of cancer were found simultaneously.
This means that low sperm count is not just an individual’s problem, but it can be related to the genetic health of the entire family. In such a situation, researchers say that this study will help doctors to understand which families are at higher risk of cancer and they can be advised for prevention and timely testing.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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