HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR LOW SPERM COUNT
Low sperm count means that the fluid (semen) you ejaculate
during an orgasm contains fewer sperm than normal.
A
low sperm count is also called oligospermia . A complete absence of sperm is
called azoospermia. Your sperm count is considered lower than normal if you
have fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen.
Having
a low sperm count decreases the odds that one of your sperm will fertilize your
partner's egg, resulting in pregnancy. Nonetheless, many men who have a low
sperm count are still able to father a child.
Causes-- The production of
sperm is a complex process and requires normal functioning of the testicles
(testes) as well as the hypothalamus and pituitary glands — organs in your
brain that produce hormones that trigger sperm production. Once sperm are
produced in the testicles, delicate tubes transport them until they mix with
semen and are ejaculated out of the penis. Problems with any of these systems
can affect sperm production.
Also,
there can be problems of abnormal sperm shape (morphology), movement (motility)
or function.
However,
often the cause of low sperm count isn't identified.
Medical causes
Low sperm count can be caused by a number of health
issues and medical treatments. Some of these include:
·
Varicocele. A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) 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 might be related to abnormal testicular temperature regulation.
Varicoceles result in reduced quality of the sperm.
·
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
problems. Retrograde ejaculation occurs
when semen enters the bladder during orgasm instead of emerging out of the tip
of the penis. Various health conditions can cause retrograde or lack of
ejaculation, including diabetes, spinal injuries, and surgery of the bladder,
prostate or urethra.
·
- Certain
medications also might result in ejaculatory problems, such as blood
pressure medications known as alpha blockers. Some ejaculatory problems
can be reversed, while others are permanent. In most cases of permanent
ejaculation problems, sperm can still be retrieved directly from the
testicles.
- Antibodies that attack sperm. Anti-sperm antibodies are immune system cells that mistakenly
identify sperm as harmful invaders and attempt to destroy 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. Surgery, radiation or
chemotherapy to treat tumors can also affect male fertility.
- Undescended testicles. During fetal development one or both testicles sometimes fail
to descend from the abdomen into the sac that normally contains the
testicles (scrotum). Decreased fertility is more likely in men with this
condition.
- Hormone imbalances. The hypothalamus, pituitary and testicles produce hormones
that are necessary to create sperm. Alterations in these hormones, as well
as from other systems such as the thyroid and adrenal gland, may impair
sperm production.
·
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.
·
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 and
antibiotic medications, some ulcer medications and other medications can impair
sperm production and decrease male fertility.
·
Prior surgeries. Certain surgeries might 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 blockages or to
retrieve sperm directly from the epididymis and testicles.
Environmental causes
Sperm production or function can be affected by
overexposure to certain environmental elements, including:
·
Industrial
chemicals. Extended exposure to benzenes,
toluene, xylene, herbicides, pesticides, organic solvents, painting materials
and lead might contribute to low sperm counts.
·
Heavy metal
exposure. Exposure to lead or other heavy
metals also can cause infertility.
·
Radiation or
X-rays. Exposure to radiation can
reduce sperm production. It can take several years for sperm production to
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 might temporarily impair sperm
count.
Sitting
for long periods, wearing tight clothing or working on a laptop computer for
long stretches of time also might increase the temperature in your scrotum and
slightly reduce sperm production.
Health, lifestyle and other causes
Other causes of low sperm count include:
·
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 might reduce the number and quality of
your sperm as well.
·
Alcohol use. Drinking alcohol can lower testosterone
levels and cause decreased sperm production.
·
Occupation. Certain occupations might be linked with a
risk of infertility, including welding or those associated with prolonged
sitting, such as truck driving. However, the data to support these associations
is inconsistent.
·
Tobacco smoking. Men who smoke might have a lower sperm count
than do those who don't smoke.
·
Emotional stress. Severe or prolonged emotional stress,
including stress about fertility, might interfere with hormones needed to
produce sperm.
·
Weight. Obesity can impair fertility in several ways,
including directly impacting sperm and by causing hormone changes that reduce
male fertility.
·
Sperm testing
issues. Lower than normal sperm counts
can result from testing a sperm sample that was taken too soon after your last
ejaculation; was taken too soon after an illness or stressful event; or didn't
contain all of the semen you ejaculated because some was spilled during
collection. For this reason, results are generally based on several samples
taken over a period of time.
HOMOEOPATHIC
REMEDIES
ARGENTUM NITRICUM 6—Argentum nitricum is an effective remedy for
low sperm count 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.
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.
CONIUM MACULATUM 200—Conium maculatum is the top medicine for low sperm
count with orchitis.Conium is selected when there is swelling and enlargement
of the testes. A cutting type of pain is felt in the testes. The testes are
also indurated and hardened.
STAPHYSAGRIA 30-
Staphysagria is another suitable remedy for low sperm count from orchitis. It is indicated when burning,
shooting, tearing or drawing pain is present in the inflamed testes.
Staphysagria is also indicated for orchitis following mumps. Persons needing
Staphysagria also show constant dwelling on sexual subjects.
RHODODENDRON 30-Rhododendron
is effective for low sperm count with orchitis.Rhododendron is helpful when
there is swelling and severe pain in the testes that worsens from slight touch.
Contusive, crushed and drawing pain is felt in the testes along with swelling.Rhododendron
is also useful useful for low sperm count
resulting from hydrocele.The testes are swollen , painful and drawn up.
AURUM MET. 30-
Aurum Met is useful for low sperm count with hydrocele. Along with hydrocele,
high sex drive and nocturnal pollutions are also present.
IODUM 30-
Iodum is a wonderful remedy when aching, pressing and forceful pain is present
with hydrocele.
AGNUS CASTUS 30-Agnus
Castus is a prominent remedy for low sperm count with decreased sexual powers.
There is inability to attain erections and the genitals are relaxed,
shrivelled, cold and flaccid. An aversion to sex is also there.
CALADIUM 3X--
Caladium is also useful for low sperm
count with weak sexual powers. The
person lacks physical power to have sex although the desire is present. Mental
depression may accompany the condition. Caladium is also considered for
diminished sexual power from tobacco abuse.
COBALTUM 30- Cobaltum is effective for
low sperm count with erectile dysfunction.
Emissions without erection. Backache in lumbar region and weak legs. Brown
spots in genitals and abdomen.
SELENIUM 30-Selenium
is very effective for low sperm count with diminished sexual power. There is
insufficient, weak and slow erections. Selenium is also helpful in a person with low
sperm count who has involuntary seminal emissions at night, during urination or
stools. Semen is thin , cold and odourless.On attempting coition , penis
relaxes. Increased desire with decreased
ability.
HAMAMELIS 30-Hamamelis
is the top remedy for low sperm count with varicocele. Pain in spermatic cord ,
running in to testes. Pain in testicles , testicles enlarged, hot and painful.
SABAL SERRULATA Q--Sabal
Serrulata is one of the best homeopathic medicines for low sperm count 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.
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 low sperm count. There is great weakness and too early ejaculation
in coition. Infertility with backache Titanium is the top most remedy.
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.
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