HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR MALE INFERTILITY
Up to 15 percent of couples are infertile. This means they
aren't able to conceive a child even though they've had frequent, unprotected
sexual intercourse for a year or longer. In up to half of these couples, male
infertility plays a role.
Male
infertility is due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or
blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic
health problems, lifestyle choices and other factors can play a role in causing
male infertility
Causes-- Male fertility is a
complex process. To get your partner pregnant, the following must occur:
·
You must produce
healthy sperm. Initially, this involves the
growth and formation of the male reproductive organs during puberty. At least
one of your testicles must be functioning correctly, and your body must produce
testosterone and other hormones to trigger and maintain sperm production.
·
Sperm have to be
carried into the semen. Once sperm
are produced in the testicles, delicate tubes transport them until they mix
with semen and are ejaculated out of the penis.
·
There needs to be
enough sperm in the semen. If the number
of sperm in your semen (sperm count) is low, it decreases the odds that one of
your sperm will fertilize your partner's egg. A low sperm count is fewer than
15 million sperm per milliliter of semen or fewer than 39 million per
ejaculate.
·
Sperm must be
functional and able to move. If
the movement (motility) or function of your sperm is abnormal, the sperm may
not be able to reach or penetrate your partner's egg.
Medical causes
Problems with male fertility can be caused by a number of health issues
and medical treatments. Some of these include:
·
Varicocele. A varicocele is a swelling of the veins that
drain the testicle. It's the most common reversible cause of male infertility.
Although the exact reason that varicoceles cause infertility is unknown, it may
be related to abnormal testicular temperature regulation. Varicoceles result in
reduced quality of the sperm.
Treating the varicocele can improve sperm numbers
and function, and may potentially improve outcomes when using assisted
reproductive techniques such as in vitro fertilization.
·
Infection. Some infections can interfere with sperm
production or sperm health or can cause scarring that blocks the passage of
sperm. These include inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis) or testicles
(orchitis) and some sexually transmitted infections, including gonorrhea or
HIV. Although some infections can result in permanent testicular damage, most
often sperm can still be retrieved.
·
Ejaculation issues. Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen
enters the bladder during orgasm instead of emerging out the tip of the penis.
Various health conditions can cause retrograde ejaculation, including diabetes,
spinal injuries, medications, and surgery of the bladder, prostate or urethra.
Some men with spinal cord injuries or certain
diseases can't ejaculate semen, even though they still produce sperm. Often in
these cases sperm can still be retrieved for use in assisted reproductive
techniques.
·
Antibodies that
attack sperm. Anti-sperm antibodies are
immune system cells that mistakenly identify sperm as harmful invaders and
attempt to eliminate them.
·
Tumors. Cancers and nonmalignant tumors can affect
the male reproductive organs directly, through the glands that release hormones
related to reproduction, such as the pituitary gland, or through unknown
causes. In some cases, surgery, radiation or chemotherapy to treat tumors can
affect male fertility.
·
Undescended
testicles. In some males, during fetal
development one or both testicles fail to descend from the abdomen into the sac
that normally contains the testicles (scrotum). Decreased fertility is more
likely in men who have had this condition.
·
Hormone imbalances. Infertility can result from disorders of the
testicles themselves or an abnormality affecting other hormonal systems
including the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands. Low
testosterone (male hypogonadism) and other hormonal problems have a number of
possible underlying causes.
·
Defects of tubules
that transport sperm. Many different tubes carry
sperm. They can be blocked due to various causes, including inadvertent injury
from surgery, prior infections, trauma or abnormal development, such as with
cystic fibrosis or similar inherited conditions.
Blockage can occur at any level, including within
the testicle, in the tubes that drain the testicle, in the epididymis, in the
vas deferens, near the ejaculatory ducts or in the urethra.
·
Chromosome defects. Inherited disorders such as Klinefelter's
syndrome — in which a male is born with two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome
(instead of one X and one Y) — cause abnormal development of the male
reproductive organs. Other genetic syndromes associated with infertility
include cystic fibrosis, Kallmann's syndrome and Kartagener's syndrome.
·
Problems with
sexual intercourse. These can include trouble
keeping or maintaining an erection sufficient for sex (erectile dysfunction),
premature ejaculation, painful intercourse, anatomical abnormalities such as
having a urethral opening beneath the penis (hypospadias), or psychological or
relationship problems that interfere with sex.
·
Celiac disease. A digestive disorder caused by sensitivity to
gluten, celiac disease can cause male infertility. Fertility may improve after
adopting a gluten-free diet.
·
Certain
medications. Testosterone replacement
therapy, long-term anabolic steroid use, cancer medications (chemotherapy),
certain antifungal medications, some ulcer drugs and certain other medications
can impair sperm production and decrease male fertility.
·
Prior surgeries. Certain surgeries may prevent you from having
sperm in your ejaculate, including vasectomy, inguinal hernia repairs, scrotal
or testicular surgeries, prostate surgeries, and large abdominal surgeries
performed for testicular and rectal cancers, among others. In most cases,
surgery can be performed to either reverse these blockage or to retrieve sperm
directly from the epididymis and testicles
Environmental causes
Overexposure to certain environmental elements such
as heat, toxins and chemicals can reduce sperm production or sperm function.
Specific causes include:
·
Industrial
chemicals. Extended exposure to benzenes,
toluene, xylene, pesticides, herbicides, organic solvents, painting materials
and lead may contribute to low sperm counts.
·
Heavy metal
exposure. Exposure to lead or other heavy
metals also may cause infertility.
·
Radiation or
X-rays. Exposure to radiation can
reduce sperm production, though it will often eventually return to normal. With
high doses of radiation, sperm production can be permanently reduced.
·
Overheating the
testicles. Elevated temperatures impair
sperm production and function. Although studies are limited and are
inconclusive, frequent use of saunas or hot tubs may temporarily impair your
sperm count.
Sitting for long periods, wearing tight clothing or
working on a laptop computer for long stretches of time also may increase the
temperature in your scrotum and may slightly reduce sperm production.
Health, lifestyle and other causes
Some other causes of male infertility include:
·
Illicit drug use. Anabolic steroids taken to stimulate muscle
strength and growth can cause the testicles to shrink and sperm production to
decrease. Use of cocaine or marijuana may temporarily reduce the number and
quality of your sperm as well.
·
Alcohol use. Drinking alcohol can lower testosterone
levels, cause erectile dysfunction and decrease sperm production. Liver disease
caused by excessive drinking also may lead to fertility problems.
·
Tobacco smoking. Men who smoke may have a lower sperm count
than do those who don't smoke. Secondhand smoke also may affect male fertility.
·
Emotional stress. Stress can interfere with certain hormones
needed to produce sperm. Severe or prolonged emotional stress, including
problems with fertility, can affect your sperm count.
·
Weight. Obesity can impair fertility in several ways,
including directly impacting sperm themselves as well as by causing hormone
changes that reduce male fertility.
Certain occupations including welding or those
involving prolonged sitting, such as truck driving, may be associated with a
risk of infertility. However, the research to support these links is mixed.
Symptoms-- The main sign of male
infertility is the inability to conceive a child. There may be no other obvious
signs or symptoms. In some cases, however, an underlying problem such as an
inherited disorder, hormonal imbalance, dilated veins around the testicle, or a
condition that blocks the passage of sperm causes signs and symptoms.
Although most men with male infertility do not
notice symptoms other than inability to conceive a child, signs and symptoms
associated with male infertility include:
·
Problems with sexual function — for
example, difficulty with ejaculation or small volumes of fluid ejaculated,
reduced sexual desire or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile
dysfunction)
·
Pain, swelling or a lump in the
testicle area
·
Recurrent respiratory infections
·
Inability to smell
·
Abnormal breast growth (gynecomastia)
·
Decreased facial or body hair or
other signs of a chromosomal or hormonal abnormality
·
Having a lower than normal sperm
count (fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen or a total sperm
count of less than 39 million per ejaculate)
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
AGNUS CASTUS 30—Agnus
is one of the top remedy for male infertility with erectile dysfunction. Agnus Castus is prescribed when both sexual desire and physical ability
are lacking. Genitals are relaxed, flaccid, and cold.
ARGENTUM NITRICUM 6—Argentum nitricum is an effective remedy for male
infertility with erectile dysfunction. Erection fails when coition is attempted
. Coition is painful and desire wanting. Argentum niticum patients are
melancholic, apprehensive of serious disease . They are impulsive , wants to do
things in a hurry. The patient feels time passes too slowly. The patient
complaint of flatulence. In Argentum nitricum there is a great craving for
sweets.
CALADIUM 30-
Caladium, is another medicine for
infertility in males with erectile dysfunction. Caladium is the best choice for
impotency with mental depression. Sexual desire is present but the genitals are
relaxed with weak erections.Relaxation of penis during excitement. There is no emission and no orgasm during
embrace
DAMIANA Q- Damiana is an excellent medicine for increasing the sperm count. Sperms are absent in semen.
Damiana acts magically and increase the sperm count .
It also corrects erectile dysfunction.
SELENIUM 30-
Selenium is also an effective medicine for infertility in
males from erectile dysfunction. Selenium is helpful for slow, weak erections
with rapid emissions. Involuntary semen discharges may also be present.Selenium
is prescribed when sexual desire increases but decreases ability. Selenium is
the best remedy for the active movement of sperms
X RAY 30-X
Ray is one of the top medicines for infertility in males from a low sperm
count. It helps to increase sperm count. It helps in both improving the quality
and quantity of sperms.
CONIUM MACULATUM 30-Conium is prescribed when infertility in males is
present with orchitis. It is used when
the testicles are swollen, hard and enlarged. It is also effective when a
history of suppressed sexual desire is present. There is absence of sperms in
semen.
COBALTUM 30-
Cobaltum is effective for male infertility with erectile dysfunction. Emissions
without erection. Backache in lumbar region and weak legs. Brown spots in
genitals and abdomen.
SABAL SERRULATA Q--Sabal
Serrulata is one of the best homeopathic medicines for infertility in males
with wasting (atrophy) of testes. It is also prescribed for infertility in
males with prostate enlargement or prostatitis.Sexual intercourse is painful at
the time of emission.
MEDORRHINUM 1000—Medorrhinum
is prescribed when infertility is due
the presence of pus cells or RBC’s are
present in semen
TRIBULUS TER. Q—Tribulus ter. Is effective for correcting semen and sperms. Here sperms are absent or are in low count.
Weak and thin semen. Poor mobility of sperms and other abnormalities like
coiled tails, pairing etc are corrected by the use of this remedy.
TITANIUM
1000—Titanium is another effective remedy for male infertility.
There is great weakness and too early ejaculation in coition. Infertility with
backache Titanium is the top most remedy.
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