Hot tub sperm count

There was a very silly episode of a popular TV programme some time ago where a storyline revolved around the possibility of accidentally getting pregnant in a hot tub. The germ cells in the testicles that produce sperm work best in temperatures slightly below normal body temperatures. THE FACTS For years, doctors have warned men having trouble conceiving to stay away from hot baths and whirlpool tubs, saying there was reason to suspect that long exposure to hot water could worsen their problems. E-mail Address. For men who hot tub frequently it can apparently take between four and six months sperm production to recover back to normal. It adversely affects normal sperm development.

There's no evidence to suggest that heat affects a woman's eggs, but we do know that hot tubs and saunas aren't recommended during pregnancy. Bottom line? Warm them up for more than a few degrees and for more than a few minutes and sperm production is temporarily shut down. Caffeine: Does it affect your fertility? They studied a group of men who were used to using hot tubs and taking regular hot baths. While it's true that the heat related to hot tub exposure might affect sperm count and sperm quality over time, you probably don't need to worry about a hot tub being a sperm killer or leading to infertility unless you're spending hours in it every day, said Robert Kaufmann, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Waco, Texas.

I assumed that sperm were produced fairly quickly. Special Reports. This is problematic because any increase above Mayo Clinic. Health Topics.