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How To Increase Sperm Count?

How To Increase Sperm Count
05 May

Key Points

  • Sperm count is one of the main factors deciding a man’s ability to reproduce offsprings. There is a strong link between sperm count and male fertility 
  • Sperm concentration is the term defining the number of sperm within a millimeter of semen 
  • Healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet, regular workouts, stress-free living, abstaining from excessive consumption of alcohol and staying away from smoking of tobacco, etc., help improve sperm count 
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) like gonorrhea affect your sperm count and chlamydia is another STI capable of decreasing sperm count 

Sperm count – are the total sperm cells existing in your semen. Range for normal sperm-count in men is 35 – 900 million sperm cells per ml of semen. According to healthcare professionals, having a healthy sperm count is vital for men’s fertility. 

How to increase sperm count?

A few improvements made to your daily habits can enhance sperm count. A healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet, regular workout regimen, stress management, avoiding excess consumption of alcohol and staying away from smoking of tobacco, etc. can help.  

You can avoid taking a few medications that disturbs production of sperm cells. A few natural or home remedies help support your hormones that control your sperm production. This would aid in development of your sperm health and improve sperm count. You can constantly monitor your body weight and maintain optimal weight.  

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are one of the main causes for decreased sperm count. Gonorrhea – an STI – affects your sperm count; chlamydia – another STI – also decreases the count. You can prevent such sexual conditions by reducing number of sexual partners; use a condom or other such barriers while having sex. 

Factors damaging sperm health

Excessive smoking or alcohol-intake damages sperm health. A few prescription medications can harm as well. Studies indicate an increased Body Mass Index (BMI) affects sperm count and motility.  

Stress is another cause for lowering sperm-quality. Ailments like tumors, infections, and inherited genetic disorders are known to affect count of sperm cells. Varicocele i.e. enlarged vein in the scrotum affects few men. This adversely impacts production of sperm cells. 

You can follow a few simple steps to protect sperm-health and improve fertility: 

  • Avoid applying lubricants – few lubricants can affect sperm-movement. However, you can opt for different types of oils namely canola, mustard, vegetable or mineral oils 
  • Some medications can reduce male-fertility. You can avoid such meds 
  • Stay in an airy and cool atmosphere. You can wear underwear with proper fit; avoid using hot tubs and saunas 
  • Treatment for cancer that includes chemo and radiation therapy can disrupt your body’s ability to produce sperm. You can consult with your caregiver before treatment about options to store sperm 

Is sperm count testing necessary?

Symptoms of low sperm count are seldom visible. You will only know of it through your inability to make your partner pregnant i.e., after long periods of unprotected sex. A few symptoms include pain or swelling of testicles, erectile dysfunction, loss of libido or reduced growth on facial hair. 

Sperm count testing: analysis done on semen to identify factors linked to male fertility. It is of help to opt for such tests, to know the quality & quantity of your semen as well as sperm cells. 

Foods to help improve sperm count

There are plenty of food-choices available to enhance sperm count. Some of them include foods rich with nutrients like folate, zinc, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids.  

You can also consume avocado, fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, etc.), walnuts, citrus fruits like oranges or lemons, leafy greens, dark chocolate, and eggs. Oysters provide minerals essential for your testosterone production and overall sperm-health as they are rich in zinc.

Garlic improves blood-circulation – especially to reproductive organs. In addition, garlic is rich in selenium – an essential micronutrient promoting sperm production. Pumpkin seeds are an antioxidant-rich dietary supplement and an ideal choice for sperm production. 

How to achieve a healthy sperm count?

Ample intake of supplements like vitamins D and C improves semen quality. Supplements, particularly those containing fenugreek-extracts, can help improve sperm count and motility. Zinc supplements on the other hand, compensates for low zinc levels, and may help increase testosterone levels and sperm count. 

Research reveals that Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) – a medicinal herb has proved to improve fertility. Maca root is a famous plant-based food product that guarantees an increased sperm count and motility in healthy men. 

Medications like human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) or clomiphene citrate i.e. an estrogen receptor blocker that influences sperm production. Antibiotics could combat few infections that cause Oligospermia i.e. low sperm count. 

Moreover, few methods like Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) work well. If other treatment options fail, you have Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) or In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as a viable option. 

 

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