The influence of antibiotics on sperm is pathogenic. Many modern young families face problems in planning pregnancy. Often the reason for the absence of children is in a man. The problem is revealed only after a thorough medical diagnosis. Often infertility is accompanied by a long and uncontrolled reception of antibiotics.
Diagnosis of male infertility
For the detection of infertility reasons, both family members are referred for medical examination. A man needs to take a spermogram. This analysis is carried out in the laboratory after careful preparation of the patient. The analysis is collected after a week of fulfilling certain rules. A man is forbidden to drink alcohol for several days. It has a harmful effect on spermatozoa. Due to alcohol-containing beverages, sperm counts are deteriorating. It is also forbidden to visit saunas. Within a few days a man needs to observe sexual rest.
After preparation, the ejaculate is collected. In it, specialists study the qualitative and quantitative characteristics. The sperm of a healthy man contains more than 70% of mobile spermatozoa that have the correct structure. The composition of the sperm secretion is also studied. It has certain acid values and viscosity. If the components of the sperm do not fit into the norm, it is necessary to search for the cause of the deterioration of the quality of the liquid.
Characteristics of the action of antibiotic substances
Antibiotics have a harmful effect on various pathogens and cells. Under the influence of these substances, several basic processes occur:
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Cell nucleus destruction; - Rupture of the membrane;
- Changing the structure of RNA.
The action of many antibiotics is to destroy the nucleus of a pathogenic cell. The substance penetrates into the cavity of the cell membrane and destroys the nucleus. As a result of this phenomenon, a rapid death of a pathogenic microorganism occurs. Also, antibiotics can destroy the cell membrane. This causes the kernel to be freed. The death of the nucleus occurs on its own.
Modern antibiotics are aimed at changing the structure of RNA pathogenic microorganisms. Embedded in the cell membrane, the drug attracts its RNA to itself. RNA is replaced with another substance. The pathogenic microorganism perceives itself as a danger. Self-destruction occurs.
All these actions apply to useful microorganisms. Spermatozoa are the reproductive cells of a man. Under the influence of antibiotics, their death also occurs.
Antibiotic substances have a number of specific characteristics. All drugs of this group accumulate in the body for a certain period. After discontinuation of the drug, the effect persists for several days. Complete purification of the liver from the remains of the active substance occurs after 2-3 months. Also, these drugs have a lot of contraindications.
Effects of drugs on the spermogram
The cause of infertility may be the use of antibiotics. This is due to the peculiarities of the formation of young spermatozoa and the duration of the action of the drug.
Male spermatozoa are formed in the testicles. Paired sex glands produce a certain number of sperm per day. Cells have a period of viability. The average life span of a sperm is 3-5 days. Since sperm are produced daily, a complete renewal of the seminal fluid occurs within a month. During this period, pathological or deformed spermatozoa are completely replaced by healthy cells.
The average duration of antibiotic treatment is 7 days. During this time period there is an accumulation in the body of the required amount of active substance. There is complete destruction of pathological microorganisms. But against the background of taking the drug there are other negative processes in the body:
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Death of intestinal microflora; - Infringement spermogrammy;
- Development of dyspepsia.
These complications are detected due to the destructive effect of drugs on the composition of the cell. Spermatozoa also die during the administration of the drug. There is also a disruption in the production of healthy germ cells in the testicles. All these phenomena affect the basic characteristics of sperm.
It should be noted that some antibiotics related to fluoroquinolones have a pathological effect on the semen secret. They change the viscosity and acidity of the secret. This is due to the accumulation of fluoroquinolones in the kidneys. Through the kidney channels, the substance enters the urino-genital organs. There is accumulation of a medicine in the prostate gland.
Conception and drugs
Many families are interested in the dangers of antibiotics when planning a pregnancy. It is necessary to take into account all the pathological phenomena of drugs on the sex cells. Planning during treatment with antibiotics is not carried out. Experts recommend using contraceptives within three months after the passed course of the drug. It is also necessary to know how long it takes to completely restore the sperm after antibiotic treatment. This will help qualitative conception.
Planning pairs are recommended to observe the following rules:
- Use of contraception for three months;
- Discarding bad habits;
- Taking medications that normalize the microflora;
- The use of vitamin-mineral complexes.
Against the background of the use of antibiotics, there is a change in the sperm count. Complete recovery of healthy germ cells occurs in 2-3 months. Many couples neglect this rule. Various complications develop. Against the background of taking antibiotic drugs there is an increased death of spermatozoa. Conception in this period is impossible. Also there is a further output of deformed spermatozoa. Some of them are capable of conceiving. This pregnancy can end in the early stages. The risk of giving birth to a child having various deviations in health also increases. To avoid a sad experience, it is recommended to be protected during the recovery time.
After antibiotics, a man is recommended to take special substances that restore a healthy intestinal microflora. They are necessary for the rapid elimination of side effects of drugs.
It is also recommended to additionally take vitamin-mineral complexes aimed at enhancing spermatogenesis. These drugs will accelerate the process of recovery of sperm.
All listed rules are necessary for positive conception. Observance of these points will help to avoid probable miscarriages, spontaneous abortions and pathologies in future children. Failure to comply with the rules is fraught with sad consequences. If there is no spermatogenesis disorder in the side effects, this does not mean that the drug will not harm the planning.
The effect of these drugs on the body lies in their action. Planning pregnancy on the background of antibiotic treatment is prohibited.
