Abstract
Background: Many causes have been postulated and found to be possible
in reducing sperm count of men within the last 50 years. Embryology,
anatomy and physiology confirm that a very important factor for sper-
matogenesis is the temperature around which testicular tissue remains. It has been known that around a Degree Centigrade rise in the testicular temperature during the first year of life would cause a significant damage to testicles. The decline in average sperm count roughly corresponds to the new over the counter sophisticated well padded nappy usage. Author wanted to evaluate if there is any difference in the scrotal temperature
and the body temperature with the nappy.
Method: Temperature recording over the testicular sides while the nappy
is still on while trying to avoid much exposure to fresh air as there is
one or two sets of clothes over the nappy generally. At the same time
recording the body temperature and calculating if the difference between
the expected skin temperature is reduced and if it is, then by how much.
Results: Initial study shows an average rise of 0.85 (0.5 to 1.25 degrees C)
degrees C of the scrotal area skin temperature than expected
Conclusion: It is clear that there is significant rise in the scrotal skin while
in nappy and coved with layers of clothes over it. It is well known that
such a temperature rise over a period of time leads to reduction in testic-
ular capacity for spermatogenesis. However, the study is very limited and
not robust. Further study and additional study designs exploring effect of constant nappy use and its use with or without layer/s of clothes over it will shed more light into the fact of reducing spermatogenesis.
in reducing sperm count of men within the last 50 years. Embryology,
anatomy and physiology confirm that a very important factor for sper-
matogenesis is the temperature around which testicular tissue remains. It has been known that around a Degree Centigrade rise in the testicular temperature during the first year of life would cause a significant damage to testicles. The decline in average sperm count roughly corresponds to the new over the counter sophisticated well padded nappy usage. Author wanted to evaluate if there is any difference in the scrotal temperature
and the body temperature with the nappy.
Method: Temperature recording over the testicular sides while the nappy
is still on while trying to avoid much exposure to fresh air as there is
one or two sets of clothes over the nappy generally. At the same time
recording the body temperature and calculating if the difference between
the expected skin temperature is reduced and if it is, then by how much.
Results: Initial study shows an average rise of 0.85 (0.5 to 1.25 degrees C)
degrees C of the scrotal area skin temperature than expected
Conclusion: It is clear that there is significant rise in the scrotal skin while
in nappy and coved with layers of clothes over it. It is well known that
such a temperature rise over a period of time leads to reduction in testic-
ular capacity for spermatogenesis. However, the study is very limited and
not robust. Further study and additional study designs exploring effect of constant nappy use and its use with or without layer/s of clothes over it will shed more light into the fact of reducing spermatogenesis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 348-348 |
Journal | Journal of Men's Health |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2010 |