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  • Writer's pictureElena Cora

Improving Sperm Count: A Guide to Medications and Lifestyle Adjustments

Men with low sperm count may benefit from making lifestyle changes that reduce stress and boost antioxidant intake, such as eating a nutritious diet low in Tran’s fats and high in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Smoking cigarettes significantly lowers sperm count; tight underwear brings the testicles closer to the body, decreasing production.




Diet:


Men who consume more healthy diets have higher sperm counts than those who rely on processed meat, fried food, sugary beverages and sweets as part of their diet. Eating more leafy green vegetables such as spinach in addition to avoiding dairy products that contain saturated fats is helpful in increasing sperm count.


Fatty fish such as salmon and sardines contain Omega-3 fatty acids that can improve sperm morphology and motility, as well as vitamin C which has antioxidant properties to defend against free radicals that damage sperm cells.


Eating walnuts regularly is another effective way to increase sperm count, as they contain phytosterol, which boosts testosterone levels and aids sperm quality. Plus, omega-3 fatty acids help with blood circulation while simultaneously increasing semen volume.


Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng), with its vitamin B6, vitamin E and antioxidant components has also shown improvement in terms of motility as well as thickening membrane thickness - something diet alone cannot achieve.


Supplements:


Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of several dietary supplements on improving sperm count and motility, such as folic acid, zinc, omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, vitamin C, carnitine and CoQ10. Furthermore, these nutrients could potentially increase the amount of sperm which fertilize an egg.


Recent research indicates that supplementing with folic acid increased both normal sperm counts and motility for men with low sperm counts, as well as decreasing any DNA damage caused by organic peroxide produced during spermatozoon metabolism.


Folic acid may also help protect sperm cell DNA against potential peroxide damage caused by metabolic processes during spermatozoon hakeem online.


CoQ10 is an antioxidant molecule that supports body's metabolic processes while acting as a powerful anti-oxidant, helping prevent oxidative stress which has been implicated in 30-80% of male-factor infertility cases.


One study demonstrated how three months of CoQ10 supplementation improved sperm concentration, motility and morphology while decreasing seminal plasma 8-isoprostanes levels among infertile men.


Furthermore, other research shows folic acid, selenium and zinc can all enhance concentration and motility while improving seminal plasma 8-isoprostanes levels; other research also shows this improvement while omega 3 polyunsaturates have beneficial properties which could help sperm cell membrane composition by improving their cell membrane composition lipid composition resulting in improved sperm cell membrane composition resulting in better sperm lipid composition overall.


Hormones:


Men who suffer from low sperm counts or poor quality sperm can benefit from taking medications to increase production of hormones that play a part in fertility, including prescription-only products that should only be used under medical guidance.


Some common prescription drugs can have adverse side effects on sperm production and motility, including antidepressants fluoxetine (Prozac) and citalopram, antibiotics such as tetracycline (Doxycycline), fluoroquinolones such as levofloxacin and norfloxacin, calcium channel blockers like amlodipine and diltiazem, as well as calcium channel blockers like amlodipine or diltiazem. All these drugs should be replaced by alternatives which have lessened effects on male sexual behavior or male fertility issues.


Vitamin supplements that may aid sperm health include maca root, Coenzyme Q10, Folic acid and Zin. One study demonstrated how taking 2,000 milligrams daily of vitamin C helped increase both motility and count in participants; other research suggests zinc/folic acid combination may double sperm count among those with low levels. Additional nonprescription options such as antioxidants omega-3 fish oil or Vitamin D supplements could also aid.


Injections:


Men with low sperm count or motility can be treated using human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Our fertility specialists will teach you and your partner how to administer this injection at home for up to six months, checking blood levels regularly and adjusting doses as necessary.


Certain medications used for pain management or anxiety relief as well as antibiotics have the ability to impair sperm count or motility, leading to inflammation in the epididymis that decreases production and movement of sperm.


Men with mild sperm abnormalities may be prescribed clomiphene citrate tablets to decrease estrogen and stimulate sperm production. According to its labels, this drug should be taken with contraception due to risk of genetic abnormalities occurring in fetuses exposed during preclinical or clinical studies or postmarketing surveillance; thus it's imperative that physicians discuss its potential effects with their hakeem near me.

 

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