The urologist Dr. Bernard Morton stated that while men may not have a “biological clock,” fertility in males is not unchanging in the eighth episode of Vodafone Healthline Spin-Off edition.
The medical professional explained to the host of the program, Frema Asiedu, that pollutants in the body, aging, and some genetic illnesses or diseases can all affect sperm quality. Men lose their sexual potency because of this.
According to Dr. Morton, a man’s fertility is influenced by things like his sperm count, the way his sperm travels through a woman’s reproductive system, and the general quality of his sperm.
He noted that the quality of these factors may, however, be impacted as one gets older. So, even though a man may be producing sperm throughout his life, the quality of those sperm may influence his fertility.
The doctor also indicated that males who have “varicocele” may have infertility. He described “varicocele” as an abnormal development of the scrotal veins that affects sperm production and finally results in infertility.
Men were urged by the urologist not to self-medicate and to always seek medical attention if their sperm count was poor.
“Seek the help of an expert in this situation. Be careful of self-medication, which could make it worse. Research has shown that certain medications, pesticides, and insecticides influence sperm count. So, it is important to seek the help of an expert,” he said.
In the Myth Buster segment, in-house doctors Kweku Yalley and Aba Folson debunked the myth that gari causes poor eyesight. Dr Yalley clearly stated that “even though the main component of Gari is starch, the idea that it adversely affects one’s eyesight is totally false.”
The anti-inflammatory properties of pepper were highlighted by Frema Asiedu in the Jewels in the Kitchen episode. She stated that peppers support the heart and aid in weight loss.
Vodafone Ghana has offered free medical education and interventions to the Ghanaian people through the Vodafone Healthline program. The program continuously disseminates informative material via engaging posts on a few media platforms and social media.
On UTV on Mondays from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on DGN on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Vodafone Healthline Spin-Off edition is broadcast.
