Divya Menon Divya Menon Asked 5 months ago

How does men's health affect pregnancy?

My husband and I are trying to conceive, and while I'm focused on my health, I recently started wondering about his part too. How does a man's overall health and lifestyle choices actually impact the chances of conception and the pregnancy itself?

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Druti Mukherjee Druti Mukherjee Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Our fertility specialist explained that paternal health directly impacts sperm DNA quality. Poor diet, obesity, or smoking in men can increase the risk of miscarriage and even affect the baby's health, so both partners need to prepare.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

In our villages, people only blame the woman if there is no child, which is very wrong. A man's strength and health are equally important for a healthy baby. Both should eat well and live a clean life.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

We were struggling to conceive for over a year, and my tests showed low sperm motility due to stress and bad lifestyle. Once I worked on my health, quit smoking, and took supplements, my wife got pregnant within four months.

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Priya Deshmukh Priya Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, both have equal contribution in making a baby! If the husband has bad habits like drinking too much, it affects sperm health. Men should also take care of their diet and fitness during this time.

Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Haan, bilkul sahi baat hai. Husband ki health direct impact karti hai pregnancy stability pe. Hum log aksar ignore kar dete hain, but testing dono ki honi chahiye na tabhi safety rahegi.

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