One of the most important things you can do to help prevent serious birth defects in your baby is to get enough folic acid every day - especially before conception and during early pregnancy. [Skip to Content]
Those who admitted to regularly smoking pot had a sperm count that was 29 percent lower than those who reported lighter use or didnât smoke at all. Meanwhile, men who used other recreational drugs alongside marijuana had sperm counts reduced by 55 percent and sperm concentrations reduced by 52 percent. Pot smokers were also found to have higher levels of testosterone within the same range as cigarette smokers.
Light to moderate exercise (in loose shorts, rather than tightie-whities) can also help improve sperm count and motility. Make sure your man drinks enough waterâhydration is so important when it comes to sperm health. Stress can affect menâs hormone health, as it does with womenâs hormone health, so make sure to laugh a lot with your husband.