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Causes of low sperm count

Men Health > Causes of low sperm count

Addictions

Cocaine and Marijuana reduce sperm motility and sperm count by as much as 50%. Smoking reduces sperm count, sperm motility and also causes genetic changes. Smoking causes low sex drive, erectile dysfunction or impotence. 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.

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This article is copy righted .Dr.SavithaSuri has been an Ayurvedic Practitioner since 1989 and manages website http://www.ayurhelp.com .


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