Studies have shown exposure to extreme heat can lead to a decrease in sperm count, concentration, and motility (swimming ability). Check what expert says New Delhi: North India is currently experiencing a severe heatwave with the mercury touching 51 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan on Sunday. Seeing rapidly rising temperatures, a red alert has also been issued in states like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.

Moreover, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the extreme heat waves will continue for the next two to three days. As the temperature soars, heat-related illnesses and deaths have also increased. So far India has recorded 60 heat-related deaths, as per reports.

Among the serious effects of heatwave on health such as heatstroke, diarrhoea, feeling of nausea and more, studies have linked heatwave exposure to decreased semen quality in men. But can heatwave damage sperm quality? Dr Vishal , Consultant-Urology, Fortis Hospital, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore told News9 , “Heatwaves can significantly impact sperm health, potentially reducing male fertility. Studies have shown exposure to extreme heat can lead to a decrease in sperm count, concentration, and motility (swimming ability).

This is because sperm development is sensitive to temperature, and high heat can disrupt sperm production within the testes.” According to a study, male fertility seems to decline with a temperature rise and there has been clear evidence that .