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I Would Like To Know If Eating Soybean (raw, Boiled

Posted on Sun, 16 Dec 2018

Question: I would like to know if eating soybean (raw, boiled or roasted) will cause any issues with sperm motility or count.
I am not using Soy bean or any soy products until now. I plan on using it for the high amount of protein that is required for muscle building.
My wife and I are trying to conceive a baby (2nd) at this time and hence want to ensure that I dont eat anything that will affect sperm count or motility.

Answered by Dr. Varinder (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to , ' Ask a doctor service ' ,
Mr XXXXXXX , there is negative effect of soya products on semen quality .
It is due to estrogenic properties of soy products .
If the man has sperm number in lower range , then risk of infertility is there .
In other words , if a person is trying to conceive , then he must avoid soya products .
I hope I have solved your query .
With regards , Dr Varinder Joshi .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Varinder (1 hour later)

Thank you Doctor, Does using food that have Soy ingredients affect sperm quality as well?
I use Protein bar which has a label "contains milk and soy ingredients"

Please advise
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Varinder (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
avoid

Detailed Answer:
Please avoid all soya containing products .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Varinder (2 days later)

Thank you so much Doctor, Can you please clarify if there is any other food I should avoid when trying for baby.
I usually take the following food for protein, are the following safe and will it not cause any problem with sperm.

Soaked Mung bean
Soaked Kala Channa
Roasted Peanut
Peanut butter on brown bread

Answered by Dr. Varinder (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
peanut

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to ' Ask a doctor service ' ,
Mr XXXXXXX , out of these , avoid peanut .
As a male , you should take well balanced diet .
You may supplement it with any over the counter multivitamin antioxidant combination .
Avoid any herbal products .
Avoid smoking , alcohal , hot shower or any unwanted drug .
For your wife , she must avoid papaya and herbal products .
She must also avoid herbal products .
She should also take multivitamin antioxidant combination .
Practice sex on alternate day and one sex session per night only .
With Regards , Dr Varinder Joshi .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy