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All About Sperm

What You Need to Know About Sperm to Conceive

By Teri Brown

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The final step in the sperm's long journey is when it encounters the egg and fertilizes it. The sperm first has to penetrate the tough outer layer of the egg. Enzymes help the sperm get through this outer layer, and its whip-like tail motion helps the sperm with the final breakthrough. However, the tail of the sperm breaks off before the sperm head completely enters the egg.

How You Can Help
"The best general guidelines for any couple wanting to conceive is that anything that is good for their general health is good for their sperm," says Dr. Lipshultz. "Conversely, anything harmful to their general health is bad for sperm. It is important to know that sperm represent some of the most sensitive cells in the body with respect to their ability to tolerate extreme conditions (heat, toxins, drugs, smoking, excessive alcohol). A healthy diet, replete with antioxidants with avoidance of situations which place the testicles in extreme heat (hot baths) is considered good general advice."

Basically, the healthier your partner is, the healthier his sperm will be. And good health will only leave you both better prepared to deal with the demands of a newborn once your baby arrives.

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