&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What causes a low sperm count and how to fix it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Written by Dude Arnel Flores Lopez, BSN, RN&amp;nbsp; 27 April 2021.&amp;nbsp;Medically reviewed and updated by Dr.Deyn Natthakhet Yaemim, 28 April 2021&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;A normal&amp;nbsp;sperm count&amp;nbsp;ranges from 15 million&amp;nbsp;sperm&amp;nbsp;to more than 200 million&amp;nbsp;sperm&amp;nbsp;per milliliter (mL) of&amp;nbsp;semen. Anything less than 15 million&amp;nbsp;sperm&amp;nbsp;per milliliter, or 39 million&amp;nbsp;sperm&amp;nbsp;per ejaculate, is considered low. A low&amp;nbsp;sperm count&amp;nbsp;is often referred to as oligospermia. There are easy diet and lifestyle changes men can potentially make to boost sperm count and increase fertility naturally.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What causes a low sperm count?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sometimes, the cause of low sperm count is unknown. But some possible causes include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hormonal imbalances&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Trauma to the testicles (e.g. sporting injuries)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Undescended testicles (even those that were repaired early)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;A varicocele (an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum, not unlike varicose veins that can appear in legs)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Orchitis (inflammation of one or both testicles most often due to infection)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Some sexually transmitted infections&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Difficulty with ejaculation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Taking certain medications&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Prior surgeries&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Environmental causes, like exposure to toxic chemicals or radiation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Lifestyle factors, including smoking, drinking alcohol, drug use, and obesity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Signs and symptoms of low sperm count&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Other than infertility, there may not be any other signs of low sperm count in a man. But some men may experience the following symptoms of low sperm count:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Low sex drive&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Trouble getting or maintaining an erection&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;A decrease in facial or body hair (which can be signs of a hormonal or chromosomal imbalance or abnormality)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Pain, swelling, or a lump in or around the testicles&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Different ways to increase sperm count&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;1. Work out to get it in&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Working out is one of the most effective ways to increase your sperm count. Regular exercise can increase your&amp;nbsp;testosterone levels and semen quality. Strength training&amp;nbsp;is particularly effective at boosting testosterone. However, too much exercise&amp;nbsp;may actually lower your testosterone levels. It&amp;rsquo;s all about balance. Avoid testosterone or anabolic steroids (used in bodybuilding) can lower sperm count.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;2. Manage your stress&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Stress is bad for your sex drive.&amp;nbsp;High levels of the stress hormone cortisol&amp;nbsp;can decrease testosterone, which is necessary for sperm production. Meditation, exercise, and other&amp;nbsp;stress-reducing&amp;nbsp;techniques can help improve your sperm&amp;rsquo;s performance. Get enough sleep, catching the right amount of sleep can&amp;nbsp;improve semen quality. Aim for 7 to 8 hours per night. Too much or&amp;nbsp;too little sleep&amp;nbsp;can make for sluggish sperm.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;3. Get enough vitamin C&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Some evidence indicates that taking antioxidant supplements, such as vitamin C, may improve fertility. Oxidative stress&amp;nbsp;is when levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) reach harmful levels in the body. It happens when the body&amp;rsquo;s own antioxidant defenses are overwhelmed because of disease, old age, an unhealthy lifestyle, or environmental pollutants. ROS are constantly being produced in the body, but their levels are kept in check in healthy people. High levels of ROS may promote tissue injury and inflammation, increasing the risk of chronic disease. There&amp;rsquo;s also some evidence that oxidative stress and excessively high levels of ROS may lead to infertility in men. Taking in enough&amp;nbsp;antioxidants, such as vitamin C, may help counteract some of these harmful effects. There&amp;rsquo;s also some evidence that vitamin C supplements may improve semen quality. Vitamin C supplements also significantly improved sperm count and motility, while reducing the numbers of deformed sperm cells. Natural sources of vitamin C: citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, kiwi, broccoli, strawberries, brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, red and green peppers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;4. Get enough vitamin D&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Vitamin D&amp;nbsp;can be important for male and female fertility. It&amp;rsquo;s another nutrient that may boost testosterone levels. One observational study showed that vitamin-D-deficient men were more likely to have low testosterone levels. Taking 3,000 IU of vitamin D3 every day for 1 year increased their testosterone levels by around 25. Foods with vitamin D: fish&amp;nbsp;(salmon, herring, and sardines), cod liver oil, egg yolks, mushrooms, cow&amp;rsquo;s milk, soy milk, orange juice, fortified cereals, and oatmeal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;5. &amp;nbsp;Get enough zinc&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Zinc is an essential mineral found in high amounts in animal foods, such as meat, fish, eggs, and shellfish. Getting enough zinc is one of the cornerstones of male fertility. Also, taking zinc supplements increases testosterone levels and sperm count in those who are low in zinc. Furthermore, zinc supplements may reduce the decreased testosterone levels that are associated with excessive amounts of high-intensity exercise.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;6. Avoid cigarette smoking&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cigarette smoking can&amp;nbsp;reduce semen quality&amp;nbsp;and interfere with in vitro fertilization (IVF). It can also&amp;nbsp;contribute to erectile dysfunction. So, if you haven&amp;rsquo;t quit for your heart and lungs, do it for the peen.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How alcohol affects sperm and male fertility:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Alcohol can affect fertility by altering sperm count, size, shape, and motility.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;In men, heavy drinking&amp;nbsp;affects&amp;nbsp;fertility by:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;lowering&amp;nbsp;testosterone&amp;nbsp;levels, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone, and raising estrogen levels, which reduce sperm production&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;shrinking the&amp;nbsp;testes, which can cause impotence or&amp;nbsp;infertility&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;changing&amp;nbsp;gonadotropin&amp;nbsp;release which impacts sperm production&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;causing early ejaculation or decreased ejaculation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;changing&amp;nbsp;the shape, size, and movement of healthy sperm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Combining drugs like marijuana or opioids with alcohol also lowers fertility. In addition, liver disease caused by excessive drinking can change sperm quality.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When to see a doctor:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Lifestyle, medications, and hormonal or genetic conditions can all play a role in infertility. Typically, a male&amp;nbsp;hormone analysis&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;semen analysis&amp;nbsp;can help identify underlying issues.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;PULSE CLINIC (Silom and Nana branch Bangkok) offers medication that can increase the amount of sperm and improve ejaculation, contact our doctor now.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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