A newly-released study of 203 men with an average age of 31 has added fuel to the long-standing myth that a man with a full head of hair is more virile than his balding comrades. Hair loss, says the Turkish study published in the medical journal Dermatologica Sinica, goes hand in hand with a lower sperm count.
Male Pattern Baldness and Fertility Study Results
The research data reveals that sperm counts are up to 60% lower in men with moderate to severe hair loss. Semen volume was also found to be lower in this group.
Yet, testosterone is not the reason some men go bald and others don't. Plenty of bald guys have low testosterone levels, and plenty of guys with flowing locks have high testosterone levels. Male pattern baldness comes down to how sensitive your hair follicles are to the effects of hormones, which is genetic.
A Lower Risk of Cancer That's right -- being bald could lower your risk of cancer. The study found that men who had started to lose their hair before the age of 30 saw a cancer reduction risk of up to 45 percent.
Baldness happens, but it doesn't keep you from making babies or make you more able to make them.
Not only in women, due to hormonal imbalances in men also contributed to infertility and baldness. a Turkish study found that men under 30 who have severe androgenetic alopecia are dealing with low sperm count. Thyroid- it is one of the biggest common reasons behind hair loss and infertility.
A study shows that bald men are seen as being taller, more confident, and dominant. A confident demeanor and masculinity can enhance attractiveness, making baldies stand out in social situations. In a poll of 1,000 women, 87% said that they would date a bald man or someone with thinning hair.
No evidence of a link between hair loss and premature death was found in a large and well-known Danish study published in 1998 in The Journals of Gerontology. Perhaps surprisingly, other signs of aging like wrinkles and gray hair were not linked to early deaths, either.
Stopping testosterone replacement therapy does play a role in hair regrowth as it causes the scalp to lower the levels of DHT and, therefore, gives enough time to the follicles to regain their lost strength.
As ancient humans spread north, the levels of ultraviolet light decreased… causing vitamin D deficiencies. Some theorize that hair loss would have an evolutionary advantage since having more available skin exposed to the thin sunlight would boost the body's vitamin D production.
Does masturbation lower testosterone? Let's address this myth head on: no, hypogonadism is not caused by frequent masturbation or sex — and masturbation doesn't have any long-term effects on your testosterone levels.
From a biological perspective, several studies have demonstrated that hormones, particularly androgens, play a critical role in regulating sexual desire. Testosterone (T) has been shown to account for variations in sexual desire between the genders as well as among individuals of the same gender.
The psychological and emotional effects of hair loss should not be underestimated. Losing one's hair can deeply impact an individual's self-image and confidence levels, which can lead to a range of emotions such as depression and anxiety.
To put the myth to bed, a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia looked at virility levels in bald men. It found that there was no significant association between baldness and the frequency of ejaculations. In fact, bald men were less likely to have had more than four female sexual partners in their life.
Roughly 30 percent of the men and women we surveyed said that it had negatively affected their relationships, and hardly any respondents said that it had positively affected them. Considering that baldness is believed to be a hereditary trait that men don't have much control over, that's (mostly) good news!
All three studies found similar results: A man's shorn scalp was linked with dominance. In other words, men with shaved heads were perceived as powerful by others. It seems that closely cropped or bald domes have a certain manly swagger to them that project a powerful look.
Yes! DHT blockers are the most effective hair loss treatment. A study by the American Academy of Dermatology found that finasteride is effective at DHT blocking. Not only does it halt hair loss, but it can even help with future growth.
They found that men with moderate to severe hair loss had their sperm quality in terms concentration, motility and morphology significantly decreased compared to other group, pinpointing bald men as less fertile.
Hair Loss in Your 30s and Beyond
By the time you turn 30, you have a 25% chance of displaying some balding. By age 50, 50% of men have at least some noticeable hair loss. By age 60, about two-thirds are either bald or have a balding pattern.
Data revealed that any balding present at age 20 (stage II–IV) was associated with an increased incidence of prostate cancer later in life.
The only times when thinning is ugly, is when it's paired with an incongruous haircut, eg bald on top, then long hair at the sides. But bald all over, or really close-cropped, can be really hot, depending on whether you have a nicely-shaped head. If you do have a nicely-shaped head, go bald.
Their study, published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, suggests muscles in men are akin to elaborate tail feathers in male peacocks: They attract females looking for a virile mate. "Women are predisposed to prefer muscularity in men," said study author David Frederick of UCLA.