Sperm count is the number (or concentration) of sperm that should be present/measurable in a given example.
The World Health Organization provides guidelines for a healthy sperm count.
The benchmark for a "normal" count is 20 million sperm per milliliter - given a total semen volume of 2 ml. That equate to a total number of sperm per/sample of 40 million.
If these large numbers are surprising, one conclusion one may rapidly draw is that it generally requires large numbers of sperm to ensure that a pregnancy is achieve.
That's because only a relative few of these 20 to 40 million sperm are capable of making the long and difficult journey through the cervix to fallopian tube to the awaiting egg.
Causes of Low Sperm Count
1. Problems with sperm production - such problems can be genetic (for example Klinefelter's syndrome) or based on a hormonal disorder
2. Testicular injury and disease - injuries that affect the testicles may affect sperm production and cause low sperm count
3. Malnutrition and nutrient deficiency - deficiency of some nutrients (for example Zinc, Selenium, vitamin C, etc.) may also lead to low sperm count
4. Overheating - excessive heat from saunas, hot tubs, etc. may decrease sperm production and lower sperm count
5. Smoking - smoking cigarettes may impair male fertility since it is known to reduce sperm count and sperm lifespan
6. Drugs - the use of cocaine and heavy marijuana is known to reduce sperm count by 50%
7. Excessive alcohol consumption - alcohol is toxic to sperm and may reduce sperm count and quality
8. Prescribed medications - many prescription medications are known to reduce sperm count and decrease fertility
Benefits of Increasing Sperm Volume
Sperm volume affects different aspects of male sexuality and it is no wonder that increasing sperm production is a common desire among many men.
One of the reasons men want to increase sperm volume is to increase fertility. Both sperm count and sperm stipulation are of great significance in order to fertilize an egg.
However, there are many external factors that can adversely affect your semen. Increasing the sperm manufacture enhances your fertility by rising the number of sperm in your ejaculate.
When you increase your sperm volume you also increase the potency of your orgasms.
During each ejaculation, the penis pumps sperm and ejaculate, which is enjoyable for many men and women.
Treatment of Low Sperm Count
Many infertile men are obsessed about their sperm count - and this seems to become the central concern in their lives.
Remember that the real question the man with a fertility trouble is asking is not: What is my sperm count or motility or whatever?
But - are my sperm capable of working or not? Can I have a baby with my sperm?
Since the function of the sperm is to fertilize the egg, the only direct way of answering this question is by in fact doing IVF for test fertilization.
This is, of course; too luxurious and not practical for most people which is why the other sperm purpose tests have been devised.
The major difficulty with all these tests, however, is that they are all indirect --- there is no very good association between test results, pregnancy rates, and fertilization in vitro for the person patient.
This is why contribution a prognosis for the person patient based on an abnormality in the sperm test result is so hard, and why we find that different doctors give such widely varying interpretation based on the same sperm report.
Home Remedies for Increasing Sperm Volume
1. Having Pumpkin Seeds.
2. Having Zinc supplements.
3. Having a regular breakfast.
4. Having green leafy vegetables.
5. Reducing coffee & tea.
6. Having dates, honey, milk, almonds, fig & pomegranate.
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