There are any number of factors that can cause a problem with male fertility. Whether it is a problem with the man’s sperm count, or whether he has abnormally shaped sperm, or whether he has a problem with how the sperm are moving (also known as low sperm motility), male factor fertility problems can be very frustrating things to deal with. A man’s identity is, very often, wrapped up in his virility.
When he as a fertility problem, it can cause a severe loss of self esteem, not to mention the frustration involved with not being able to have a baby. Knowing what can cause low sperm motility and other fertility problems for men can, however, help a man to know how to proceed with addressing the problem.
Some studies suggest, for example, that elevated levels of zinc, which may help a low sperm count, can also cause low sperm motility. While we don’t know exactly what foods will and won’t affect motility, eating a balanced diet can give you better health overall, which could certainly help with sperm motility.
Low sperm motility can be caused by certain medications. Some hormones, for example, as well as some steroids, can slow sperm down, make them weaker, and make it so that motility is much less than what is desired. In addition, the use of tobacco, while it is more likely to cause other sorts of health problems, is thought to cause low sperm motility as well. Even alcohol use may cause low sperm motility. Taking care of your body in general will also help your sperm motility overall.
To know what might be causing low sperm motility, your health care provider may wish to do some further testing. In many cases, the exact cause of low sperm motility might never be known. In other cases, the causes can indeed be identified. Once the cause of the problem is known, your health care provider will be much more likely to be able to develop a treatment plan.
It’s common knowledge amongst medical professionals that most fertility problems are caused by hormonal imbalances. For example, men with low sperm counts often lack sufficient levels of testosterone to produce the millions of healthy, motile sperm required to conceive a baby.
And imbalances in Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle-stimulating hormone in men can affect the testosterone levels, and slow down the rate of sperm production.
In fact, many clinical studies indicate that men with low sperm counts can be helped simply by getting their hormones back into balance.
While there are drugs that work on hormone levels, they all have side effects. Two pharmeceuticals in particular are used: Clomid and Pergonal. These drugs should only be taken under the care of a fertility specialist.
Thankfully there are natural alternatives to these drugs. Ayurvedic elements such as free radicals, amino acids, vitamins and minerals and herbs as well as natural lifestyle changes that can be incorporated to help men to improve their fertility.
What’s more, modern research has confirmed that these herbs work, and double-blind clinical studies put the herbs through the strictest and most vigorous testing, and have also confirmed these herbs help you conceive faster.
Two of the most common infertility problems experienced by men are low sperm count and low sperm motility. Some men may even experience both of these problems. While there may sometimes be similar causes and similar treatments, low sperm count and low sperm motility are two very different problems.
In the most basic sense, a low sperm count refers to the number of sperm that are in a man’s semen. Sperm count is measured by counting the number of sperm present in a specific volume of semen. Normal sperm count is considered to be anywhere between 40 and 300 million sperm per milliliter of ejaculation. It is considered low sperm count when you have fewer than 20 million sperm per milliliter ejaculated. As you can see, the difference between a “normal” sperm count and a low sperm count is rather distinct.
Sperm motility, in contrast, talks about how your sperm move. Specifically, motility refers to the way in which the sperm moves forward toward the fallopian tubes, where it has the potential to fertilize an egg. Sperm motility is measured differently than sperm count. Sperm motility is measured as a percentage of the sperm that are moving forward. A sperm motility above 50% is considered normal. Sperm motility between 0 and 50% is considered to be low sperm motility.
Extreme heat, infection, a varicocele, and genetic causes are all things that can contribute to a low sperm count and low sperm motility. If you have a low sperm count or low sperm motility, there may be a variety of treatments, both medical and natural, that might help you to be able to conceive. From nutritional supplements all the way up to complicated and expensive fertility procedures such as IVF or ICSI, low sperm count and low sperm motility can generally be treated effectively. In many cases, there is little difference between the treatment for a low sperm count and the treatment for low sperm motility.
If you and your partner plan to raise kids and have a family someday, it is imperative that you start taking care of your overall sexual health. Having kids may be the biggest responsibility you could ever take on in your life, but it is the most wonderful as well. There are several effective ways to increase semen volume and sperm count. Read on to find out which one is best suitable for you…
Proper nutrition is essential in preserving our sperm health and quality. Eat a balanced meal and refrain from indulging yourself with processed foods and junk foods. Diet plays an important role in your quest to increase semen volume and improve fertility. You can try incorporating foods such as celery or oysters as these are especially rich in zinc, a mineral that helps boost sperm health.
Minimize alcohol consumption and quit smoking or drugs. As these are not just bad for your overall health, they are particularly detrimental to the health and quality of your sperm.
Proper exercise is also a good way to increase semen volume and enhance sperm viability. Simple cardiovascular exercises aid in good blood circulation and can help keep sperms motile and healthy.
Lastly, taking all-natural supplements on a daily basis and changing basic lifestyle choices can aid males immensely in maintaining higher testosterone levels, higher sperm count and robust sperm motility.
(The Somalab product line has supplements that contain some of these)
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that is actively secreted into semen to reach levels eight times higher than those found in the bloodstream.
Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect on non-specific sperm agglutinin (NSSA) to keep it in its reduced form so it can bind to sperm and prevent them from sticking together. By taking vitamin A, sperm are also less likely to clump together, which is which helps to improve sperm quality.
Vitamin A
Antioxidants are particularly important for a man’s sexual reproductive health: Vitamin A helps with the growth of the cells that form the sperm.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a component of the non-specific sperm agglutinin (NSSA) and, together with vitamin C, plays a role in preventing sperm clumping and promoting motility. It also has a beneficial effect on the flexibility of sperm cell walls.
Cernate
Used throughout Europe for generations to enhance sexual capacity in men by strengthening the prostate and its surrounding muscles, this rye-based “defined” pollen is made of natural, pure botanical seed extract. Cernate is harvested from inside the seed husk, stripped of all allergens, is toxin-free, and is proven to be safe and effective.
Saw Palmetto
This is an herb used by Native Americans not just to treat a number of urinary and sexual problems and disorders but is also known to stimulate semen producing glands since it is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols and assists in semen production. Saw palmetto also is believed to help treat erectile dysfunction by improving blood flow to the penis.
Pygeum africanum
Pygeum africanum affects male fertility by helping the survival of sperm outside the male body. It also helps with the pH balance of prostatic fluid.
The link(s) provided refer to a directory of clinics and fertility specialists in the U.S. by state.
In order for a fertility specialist or clinic to qualify on this list, there must be at least one fellowship trained fertility specialist on staff. In most cases, these fertility-specialist trained physicians are board certified.
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