#FertilityAwareness

New research highlighted during World Infertility Awareness Month and reported by mainstream outlets has shed light on five modifiable lifestyle factors that may quietly affect men’s reproductive health. As Thai families increasingly seek answers to fertility challenges, these findings offer practical guidance for personal wellness and future family planning.

While infertility discussions often spotlight women, experts emphasize that male factors contribute to roughly one third of global cases. Sperm quantity, quality, and hormone regulation can be influenced by daily choices. With nearly 186 million people affected by infertility worldwide and a substantial share related to male health, understanding these risks remains urgent. Data from leading researchers suggests obesity, smoking, poor diet, environmental exposures, and stress are key drivers of compromised fertility.

Emerging research findings, highlighted during World Infertility Awareness Month and recently reported by ABC News, have thrust male infertility into the public spotlight, identifying five modifiable lifestyle factors that could be quietly undermining men’s reproductive health. As families across Thailand increasingly seek answers to fertility challenges, these latest insights carry crucial implications both for personal wellness and for future generations.

Although infertility discussions often focus on women, specialists estimate that male factors significantly contribute to around a third of all cases worldwide (ABC News). “When we think about fertility, there’s a lot of focus placed on females,” noted an ABC medical contributor. “But male issues can include problems with sperm volume or quality, congenital obstructions, infections, and various underlying medical conditions.” With nearly 186 million people globally affected by infertility—half of whom face male-related issues—the urgency of understanding male-specific risks has never been greater (Tesarik, 2025; Amoah et al., 2025; WHO 2025).