Dr. Aruna Ashok MBBS, MS OG, DNB OG
- Clinical Director
Aruna Ashok | 28 Jun 2023
Sperm count is an important part of a man's ability to have children. Having a good number of sperm makes it more likely that a couple will get pregnant on their own. But a lower sperm count can be caused by lifestyle choices, environmental conditions, and health problems. Here are some easy and effective ways to improve the health of your sperm.
What you eat can have a big effect on how many sperm you have. You should eat more fruits, veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains. Antioxidant-rich foods, like those high in vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and lycopene, can help protect sperm from damage caused by free radicals and improve the number and movement of sperm. Zinc and folic acid have also been shown to improve the health of sperm.
Physical exercise on a regular basis can help you in many ways, including making more sperm. Mild exercise can help raise testosterone levels, which are important for making sperm. Remember that it's important to find a middle ground. Your sperm count can go down if you work out too much.
Being overweight or obese can hurt your sperm count and your ability to have children. A balanced diet and regular exercise can help you keep a healthy weight, which is good for the health of your sperm.
Too much drinking and drug use can lower testosterone levels and create less sperm. To increase your sperm count, it's best to drink less booze and stay away from illegal drugs.
Water is important for many things in the body, like making sperm. Sperm health can be kept at its best by drinking enough water.
Hormones that make sperm can be affected by long-term worry. Deep breathing, meditation, or yoga are all ways to relax that can help you deal with stress and improve your health generally, including the production of sperm.
When men are exposed to heat for a long time, it can make less sperm. Limit your time in hot tubs and saunas, and don't wear tight clothes, to keep your body temperature at a good level for making sperm.
Regular check-ups with your doctor can help find any health problems that may be affecting your sperm count. Early diagnosis and treatment can improve your health and your ability to have children.
It's important to keep in mind that these tips might help, but they won't solve all pregnancy problems for sure. Every person is different, and so are their paths to getting pregnant.
At A4 Fertility Hospital, we understand this. We offer advanced reproductive treatments like MicroTESE for male infertility, a surgical technique for sperm retrieval in cases of low or zero sperm count. We also provide high-quality, German-imported medications designed to boost male fertility.
At A4, our goal is to take care of all your pregnancy needs in a complete and individualised way. We're here to help you through your fertility journey with state-of-the-art technology and a caring team. We think that each trip is unique and that each journey is important. Let's help you get through yours.
