Fertility, or the ability to produce offspring, is a complicated process that hinges on a lot of things going right. The reproductive system for humans is surprisingly complex, and male reproductive health doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, even in this modern age. Male infertility accounts for half of all infertility cases, yet the primary focus historically has been to focus on women’s bodies when the topic of fertility arose. This has left us with a deficit in knowledge about male reproductive health.
To elucidate this point, I’m willing to bet that without much effort, you can recall many aspects regarding female fertility, the fact that females menstruate typically once a month, as well as names and locations of the reproductive organs and a basic understanding of how they work. But can you do the same with the male reproductive system? For example, did you know that it takes an immature germ cell (germ cells are the reproductive cells in the body, eggs in females, and sperm in males) approximately 74 days to reach maturity? While the testes are constantly producing sperm, it is a very complicated process involving a lot of cell division.
The hormone flux
Men go through hormone cycles, like females, but it is rarely talked about. When we hear the word “cycle” as it relates to human biology, we often think of it as something that applies to women, specifically their menstrual cycle. According to a 2003 study published by The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism titled: Seasonal Variation of Testosterone and Waist to Hip Ratio in Men: The Tromsø Study by Johan Svartberg, Rolf Jorde, Johan Sundsfjord, Kaare H. Bønaa, and, Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, Men experience seasonal variations in their testosterone levels. According to the study, “Total testosterone showed a bimodal seasonal variation (P < 0.001) with a small peak in February, the nadir in June, and a more prominent peak in October and November. Free testosterone also showed a significant seasonal pattern (P < 0.001), with the peak in December and the nadir in August.” It is thought that this change is brought about due to fluctuations in temperature and daylight.
Testosterone
Humans, regardless of sex, have testosterone in varying amounts. Testosterone is a special hormone that is responsible for hair growth, the development of bone and muscle, as well as the development of sex organs in men. As it relates to sperm production, testosterone is absolutely necessary, but that doesn’t mean that having low levels of testosterone means infertility. The level of testosterone in the testes, where sperm is produced, is higher than the levels of testosterone in the blood, so even a person with low levels of the hormone can still have sufficient levels for sperm production. One fact you may be surprised to learn is that testosterone treatments can actually lead to infertility. This is because testosterone treatment can reduce the levels of another hormone, which is important for stimulating the production of sperm. The good news is that infertility due to this type of hormone treatment is reversible for most.
A little bit about sperm
Human sperm is typically approximately 4-5 micrometers long and 2-3 micrometers wide with an almond-shaped head, which is the cell nucleus where all the genetic material (chromosomes) is stored, and a tail, which the sperm uses to move. Sperm cells contain 23 chromosomes; these chromosomes carry the genetic material that will help determine the characteristics of the offspring, like eye color, skin color, hair texture, etc. Sperm cells carry either X or Y chromosomes, thus determining the biological sex of the offspring.
How Black Seed Oil infused Honey can improve male fertility
As mentioned before, fertility is a very complicated topic, and as such Black Seed Oil Infused Honey won’t act as a cure-all; even so, it might help.
Studies have shown that not only can Black Seed Oil boost sperm production, but the natural antioxidants in black seed oil might protect the sperm as well as possibly help the sperm swim faster. Beyond that, black seed oil can also act as a blood thinner, improving blood flow and reducing the risk of clots.
BSO Honey is a proprietary blend that not only harnesses the incredible powers of Black Seed Oil and makes it palatable but also gives the incredible benefits of honey and apple cider vinegar. This means that when you take Black Seed Oil (BSO) Infused Honey, you’ll get the gut health benefits, probiotic benefits, and weight loss aid from apple cider vinegar and the powerful healing properties, nutrients, vitamins, and amino acids, to improve overall health to help nourish the productive system and stimulate bodily function.
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Want to learn more about how BSO Honey can help improve your sexual health? Check out our previous blog Can BSO Honey Increase your Libido?