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Causes of low sperm count |
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Low sperm count, reduced sperm motility and
malformed sperms are main causes for male infertility. There are
various biological and environmental factors which affect sperm
count, motility and morphology. Many of these factors have been
mentioned in ayurvedic texts. The causes of low sperm count are
briefly explained below.
Age :
Innumerable researches have been conducted to determine the effect of
ageing process on male fertility. A decrease in male fertility has been
noted as age progresses. Maintenance of good health by following healthy
lifestyle and diet retards ageing process.
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The rate of fertilization starts falling down for
men who are above 40.
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Hence “ Vajikarana Therapy”
is recommended in ayurveda for men who are above 20 and below 70 to
maintain optimum sexual activity and number of healthy sperms.
Vajikarana Therapy recommends herbal preparations which are aphrodisiac
in nature. Vajikarana therapy increases sperm count, sperm motility and
quantity of semen. This therapy is
helpful in erectile dysfunction.
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Overheating of testicles:
Overheating of testicles due to high fever, hot water bath,
saunas, tight pants or under garments can cause low sperm count.
The Testes (two egg-shaped structures) remain in the Scrotum,
outside the body, where the temperature is about 3 degrees C,
cooler than the body internal temperature (27 degrees C. Sperm
development in the Testes Requires the Lower Temperature.). Hence
any factor which increases the temperature of testicles causes low
sperm count.
According to Sushrutacharya Testicles are made of Kapha and Medha (fat). Increased heat
imbalances kapha and medha , thus affecting sperm production.
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Addictions
- Cocaine and Marijuana reduce sperm motility
and sperm count by as much as 50%.
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- Smoking reduces sperm count, sperm motility
and also causes genetic changes. Smoking causes
low sex drive, erectile
dysfunction or impotence.
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Alcohol can damage sperms. Hence alcohol
intake should be reduced to increase fertility.
Diet and Life Styles:
- Stress at work place or in family, strained
relation ship, lubricants or spermicides used in condoms and
physical stress can temporarily cause low sperm count.
- Malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies cause
low sperm count. Deficiency of Vitamin C, Zinc, selenium etc can
reduce sperm count.
- Bicycling can cause low sperm count, as
testicles and scrotum may get injured during riding.
- Some studies have revealed that obesity may
be a cause for low sperm count.
Genetic factors :
- Malformed organs or tissues in
male reproductive system.
- Obstruction of semen carrying tubes.
- Persons with 1 extra X chromosome (Normal
chromosome in man is 1 X and 1 Y chromosome)
Environmental factors :
- Overexposure to toxins, chemicals and
infections. Pesticides, hydrocarbons and mumps in adult hood can
cause low sperm count.
- Chronic exposure to heavy metals like lead,
arsenic or cadmium can cause low sperm count.
- Radiations and X-rays affect sperm producing
cells.
Varicocele :
Vericose vein in the cord of the testicle can cause low sperm count.
Acharya Charaka in his ayurvedic text, mentions the following factors
as causes for low quality of semen.
Jaraayaa Chintaaya shukram vyadhibhihi
karmakarshanaat |
Kshayam gacchatyanashanaat sthreenaam chaatinishevanaath ||
- Old age
- Worry
- Diseases
- Exertion
- Fasting
- Over indulgence in sexual act
- Grief
- Strained relationship.
This article is copy righted. The author
Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and web master of
http://www.ayurhelp.com . Read
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