Since the 1930’s sperm counts have been in decline, so much so that recent studies have concluded the drop could be as much as fifty percent. More and more men are being affected and conception for some couples is becoming increasingly harder and more costly due to medical treatments and intervention. There are some thing that every man can do in order to help themselves and combat male infertility Scottsdale.
Prevention is always better than cure so address lifestyle habits and diet can have a positive affect on the quality of the sperm being produced. The big one that everyone knows already is not to smoke, or to quit if you already do. The toxins in smoke can actually damage the sperms DNA and this can make it harder for them to perform their basic function.
Substances and alcohol abuse will also have an effective on sperm quality and count and should be either avoided or used in moderation if you are planning to get your partner pregnant. Too much sexual activity can also decrease the count as can too little, everyday is not recommended but gaps of two weeks or more can be harmful too.
If you and your partner have been trying for a baby and so far you have been unsuccessful it could be an idea to visit your doctor. They can perform simple tests to see if the issue could be done to male infertility.
Depending on the reason for the reduced sperm count there are a number of ways to go about treating it. If the issue is pre-testicular medical treatments or interventions can be applied. If the condition is testicular then medical options will be of little use, forms and variations of IVF will be the course to follow if this is the case. If the cause is an obstruction however, surgery will be required to resolve it.
There are a number of things you can do and take to help with sperm quality and counts. Obviously a healthy diet is a given, but there are a number of off the shelf supplements that can be taken as well. Vitamin E if taken twice daily can help increase the sperms ability to gain access to the egg. Vitamin B 12 may be of help to men with low sperm counts or motility rates.
For general overall health of the reproductive system Zinc should be taken on a daily basis. Supplements such as Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 can help to increase motility and sperm counts. In addition there are some herbal options that are beneficial such as Ginseng which can help increase sperm counts and testosterone levels
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