Frequent ejaculation has unexpected side effect of body, Oxford University scientists find
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Key Points:
- A new Oxford University study challenges the belief that abstinence improves sperm health, finding that sperm stored during sexual abstinence deteriorates in quality, including reduced motility, viability, and increased DNA damage.
- The study analyzed data from 115 studies involving nearly 55,000 men and found that oxidative stress and energy depletion are key causes of sperm damage during storage.
- Researchers suggest that frequent ejaculation, even within 48 hours before providing a sperm sample, may improve sperm quality and fertility treatment outcomes like IVF.
- Comparative analysis across 30 animal species showed similar sperm quality decline during storage, with sperm stored inside females deteriorating more slowly, possibly due to antioxidant secretion.
- The study emphasizes that while many fertility issues stem from uncontrollable factors, managing the duration of sperm storage through regular ejaculation could enhance fertility chances.
