Low Sperm Count - Is Male Fertility on the Decline?

Semen is a white or grey coloured liquid that is emitted from the urethra on ejaculation. A single millilitre of semen contains millions of spermatozoa; however, a major part of the semen is made up of secretions from the male reproductive organs. The semen is purely a vehicle to carry the spermatozoa into the female reproductive tract; an average volume of semen produced at ejaculation is 2 to 5ml.

According to the World Health Organization, the sperm count is said to be low if:

-The concentration of spermatozoa is less than 20 million per ml
-The total number of spermatozoa in the ejaculate is less than 40 million
-If less than 75 per cent of the spermatozoa remain alive
-If less than 30 per cent of the spermatozoa are of normal shape and form
-If less than 25 per cent of the spermatozoa can be seen swimming with rapid forward movement.
-If less than 50 per cent of the spermatozoa swim forward - even sluggishly

Measuring sperm count is a very technical business and results can vary greatly, even over a period of a few days. Sperm count is generally an indication of fertilising capacity and a low sperm count means that fertilization will either not occur or will occur with difficulty.

Reasons for low sperm count

A number of medical, biological and environmental factors can cause low sperm count; it can either be temporary or permanent. Some of the possible causes of low sperm count are problems with sperm production (can be genetic or hormonal); testicular injury and disease; malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies (zinc, selenium, vitamin C deficiency); overheating; smoking; drugs; excessive alcohol; prescription medications; environmental toxins, radiation and heavy metals; obesity; stress; varicocele and bicycling.

How to increase sperm count naturally?

There are many things, ascertained primarily by lifestyle changes that people can follow to increase sperm count naturally. This will help reduce the risk of low sperm count. You can:

-Switch to a healthier, balanced diet, rich in vegetables and whole grains
-Exercise regularly
-Reduce stress
-Keep off the weight
-Don’t smoke
-Keep alcohol consumption to a minimum
-Stop the use of recreational drugs
-Ejaculate less often; maintain a gap between ejaculations
-Avoid tight underclothing, saunas, hot tubs and anything else that may increase the temperature in the testicles

Making the above mentioned lifestyle changes will help keep your sperm count in check or even get your sperm count back on track. Above this, you can add a healthy blend of herbs, vitamins and minerals to your diet to improve sperm quality and motility.

Natural medication to increase low sperm count

Some commonly used medications and supplements for increasing low sperm counts are testosterone, certain vitamins, high-protein diets, anti-oxidants, and herbal semen enhancement pills. The effectiveness of these products has not been clinically tested, yet, improved sperm count and quality have been achieved. Volume Pills and Semenax are examples of such quality semen enhancer pills.

These pills address all factors that are essential for sperm health. They contain zinc, natural sources of Vitamin C (which is an antioxidant, known to improve sperm quality and motility; it also keeps the DNA within sperm away from damage), herbal ingredients like Ku Gua and Dong Chong Xia Cao (which increase testosterone production and sperm production) and ingredients like Xi lan rou gui and Hong hua fen (which act as vasodilators).

In addition, Volume Pills and Semenax not only help increase sperm count but also provide benefits like improved overall male fertility, sperm quality and motility; increased sexual stamina, libido and desire for sex; as well as bigger, harder and longer-lasting erections.

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