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What are the various ways to increase sperm count

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Written By Prekshi Garg
on Jun 17, 2022

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on Mar 17, 2024

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The average number of sperm present in a single semen analysis is known as the sperm count. According to the guidelines released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the sperm count should not be less than 15 million per millilitre (ml). A sperm count lower than 15 million per millilitre (ml) may give rise to infertility issues. Therefore, maintaining an optimum sperm count is essential for fertility. In this article, let us know about some of the natural ways that you can include in your daily routine to boost your sperm count.

Ways to Increase Sperm Count

Natural ways to increase sperm count in males

Sperm count is one of the most important factors of a semen analysis. If you have a low sperm count, it can affect your fertility. The reduced sperm count can be due to fluctuations in testosterone levels, underlying medical conditions, and lifestyle patterns. Therefore, if you are diagnosed with a low sperm count in your semen analysis, then making certain modifications in your lifestyle can help in improving the sperm count. Following are some natural ways to help improve sperm count and fertility.

Diet

Diet plays a vital role in estimating your sperm count levels. It is essential to have a balanced nutritious diet to meet your daily requirement of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Supplements can be taken in place of food, but they may not be absorbed into your body very well. Therefore, it is always recommended to have a nutritious diet that can be efficiently absorbed into your body. Sperm-friendly nutrients like polyunsaturated fats, antioxidants, and vitamin C must be included in your diet to increase sperm count. According to a study, the following dietary modifications can help in increasing the sperm count:

  • Reducing the intake of red and processed meat in your diet
  • Increasing the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acid
  • Reduce your intake of energy
  • Increasing the intake of antioxidants
  • Reducing the intake of saturated fats
  • Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet
  • Include food like spinach, banana, eggs, maca roots, dark chocolate, asparagus, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and zinc-rich food in your diet.

Regular exercise

Obesity or being overweight is another important factor affecting your sperm count and fertility. Therefore, regular exercise and losing the extra pounds from your body can help you increase your sperm count naturally. Therefore, a sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise can adversely affect your sperm count. So if you are planning for a baby, make sure that you include exercise in your daily routine.

Quit smoking 

You already know that smoking is injurious to health, but did you know that apart from cancer, smoking is also an important factor that can negatively affect your sperm count? According to a study, moderate to heavy smokers tend to have a lower sperm count than the males who do not smoke.

Avoid alcohol consumption

Excessive alcohol consumption is another important factor that can affect the sperm count in males. According to a study, the consumption of alcohol, cocaine, or marijuana can decrease the production of your sperms. Therefore, you must limit the consumption of alcohol in your daily life if you are thinking about extending your family further.

Avoid certain medicines

Some prescribed medicines are also found to be linked to a lower sperm count and the production of unhealthy sperms. Once you stop consuming these medicines, it is estimated that your sperm count will increase considerably. The medicines that can affect the production of sperms include:

  • Antibiotics
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Anti-androgens
  • Antipsychotics
  • Antidepressants
  • Opiates
  • Anabolic steroids
  • Methadone
  • Supplementary or exogenous testosterone

Limit environmental and occupational contaminants

With the increase in pollution in the city, air quality and exposure to toxic chemicals have also adversely affected the quality and quantity of sperm production. According to a study, males who reside in an industrial area with heavy air pollution have been diagnosed with a reduced sperm count. Therefore, you must try avoiding environmental toxins to maintain your overall health. Also, if you are exposed to toxic chemicals because of your occupation, make sure that you take the necessary precautions to maintain good health.

Reduce stress

Stress is an important factor that may not only reduce your libido but also affect your sexual satisfaction and cause infertility impairment. This happens because stress increases the cortisol levels causing a decrease in the levels of testosterone. Therefore, you must manage your stress positively. Sleep is an effective way that can improve your sperm count. Some other ways that can help in the effective management of stress include meeting friends, exercising, and meditating. If these natural ways of stress management do not work, you must consult a doctor who can help treat your stress through medicines.  

Medical treatment to increase sperm count in males

If you have tried all the natural ways to increase sperm count and none of them worked for you, you must take a consultation with a doctor. Your doctor may recommend certain medicines that can help in increasing your sperm count. Most commonly used medicines to treat low sperm count are:

  • Oral serophene (used more commonly to treat female infertility)
  • Follitropin alfa or gonal-F RFF Redi-ject or more commonly known as gonal-F
  • Antibiotics can also be used to treat low sperm count if it is because of a reproductive or urinary tract infection.
  • Anastrozole or letrozole
  • Exogenous androgens
  • Pregnyl or choragon or human chorionic gonadotropin 

Takeaway

Sperm count is an important semen analysis parameter that is evaluated in case of infertility. Your semen must contain good quality and quantity of sperms to achieve a successful pregnancy. Now that you know the natural ways that can help in increasing the sperm count make sure that you include them in your daily routine if you are planning to extend your family. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • How can I increase my sperm count naturally?

A healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and less exposure to toxic chemicals are some of the natural ways that can boost sperm count. 

  • What fruit can boost sperm?

Bananas are a good source of vitamin A, B1, and C and can help in increasing your sperm count.

  • Which drink is good for sperm?

Beer and wine are some of the alcoholic beverages that are considered good for sperms if taken in mild amounts.

 

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