Low sperm count or oligospermia is a male shortcoming that can make a couple infertile. When the amount of sperm per 1 ml of ejaculation is less than 20 millions, the condition is referred to as oligospermia or low sperm count. If sperm count is low, sufficient or required amount of sperms cannot reach near the egg in order to fertilize it and therefore conception becomes a difficult issue. The leading causes of low sperm count are poor quality sperms, low sperm motility and inadequate semen.
Low sperm is triggered by factors like genetics, stress, lubricants used in condoms, exposure of the testicles to excessive heat as when one uses saunas, hot tubs or even tight fitting undergarments, drug abuse, smoking habit, excessive alcohol intake, bicycling, obesity, exposure to toxins and heavy metals, radiotherapy, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, injury to testicles, side-effects of anabolic steroids, malformed genitals, variocele or varicose vein in the cord attached to the testicles etc.
Low sperm is usually accompanied by poor sexual confidence, low sex drive, erectile dysfunction and poor muscular development, deficiency in the growth of facial hair, inflammation and pain in the testicular region.
Cures for low sperm count:
1. Make necessary dietary changes. Include lots of anti-oxidants and protein in diet. Also consume food high in folic acid, zinc and Vitamin C, E, B6 and B12.
2. Some herbal semen enhancers can do wonders in increasing the sperm count. Most of these pills bear the potency of magical herbs like Asian Ginseng, Carnitine etc. Musli Strong and Night Fire capsules are examples of such herbal pills that produce incredible results.
3. Use condoms with sperm friendly lubricants; not the ones that deteriorate the quality of sperms. An example of one such product with sperm friendly lubricant is Pre-Seed.
4. Stay away from acidic, spicy or bitter food items.
5. Exercising daily improves blood circulation not only in the entire body but also in the testicular region. It also fixes the problem of obesity.
6. Get in to the habit of meditating and practicing yoga to de-stress yourself.
7. Abstain from having regular sexual union.
8. Quit drinking and smoking.
9. Do not wear tight undergarments. Those may heat up the testicular region and reduce sperm count. Avoid excessive hot bath or saunas for the same purpose.
10. Home remedies to increase sperm, include plenty of bananas, avocadoes, celery and oysters in diet. They all have the properties of aphrodisiacs.
11. Get involved in sexual union in the morning when the sperm count is at its peak.
Read about Herbal Treatment for Low Sperm Count. Also know Herbal Treatment for Low Sex Drive In Men.
