
Abstaining from ejaculation for a few days results in the best sperm quality.
Disease description:
My wife and I are planning to have a child, so I would like to ask: how many days of abstinence result in the best sperm quality?

Abstaining from ejaculation for approximately 3 to 7 days generally results in relatively better sperm quality. This period ensures a sufficient number of mature sperm while avoiding aging, decreased motility, and increased abnormal morphology caused by prolonged storage. If the abstinence period is too short, sperm may not have fully matured, potentially affecting both quantity and quality. Conversely, excessive abstinence may lead to sperm aging, reduced motility, and increased morphological abnormalities due to prolonged storage within the epididymis. Therefore, maintaining an appropriate frequency of sexual activity or regular ejaculation is important for sustaining good sperm quality. Sperm quality is not solely determined by the duration of abstinence, but is also influenced by various other factors including lifestyle, dietary habits, and environmental conditions.