3 months before trying for a babyStrong research
For the groom: get ready 3 months ahead
Stop tobacco, cut alcohol, avoid heat and steroids.
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- New sperm take about 74 days to form.
- Tobacco, alcohol, heat and steroid supplements all harm sperm.
- A father's health counts from the start.
Primary Citation: WHO; andrology guidance
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming