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Conservative measures for men with suboptimal semen analyses
| • Stop smoking—Nicotine reduces seminal plasma antioxidants |
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| • Have frequent intercourse—Increases output of non-senile spermatozoa |
| • Reduce alcohol intake—Alcohol can suppress spermatogenesis |
| • Wear boxer shorts and avoid hot baths—Heat suppresses spermatogenesis |
| • Avoid pesticides, herbicides, heat, and radiation at work—All impair spermatogenesis |
