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Prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffMany types of male infertility aren't preventable. However, there are a few things that you can avoid that are known causes of male infertility:
- Don't have a vasectomy. If there's any possibility you'll want to father a child in the future, opt for other forms of birth control. Even if reversed, a vasectomy may still affect fertility.
- Avoid illicit drugs. Use of anabolic steroids, marijuana and cocaine can impair sperm production.
- Don't drink too much alcohol. Heavy drinking can impair fertility and sexual function. Drink no more than two drinks a day.
- If you smoke tobacco, quit. Smoking is linked to impaired fertility.
- Avoid exposure to heat. Steer clear of extended or regular use of hot tubs, saunas and steam baths. High temperatures are thought to temporarily impair sperm production.
