How to take care of men with low sperm count

Low sperm count can be improved by adjusting lifestyle, supplementing nutrition, improving the environment, controlling diseases and conditioning with traditional Chinese medicine. The main methods include a balanced diet, regular work and rest, avoiding high temperature environments, treating reproductive system diseases, and auxiliary conditioning with traditional Chinese medicine.

1. Balanced diet:

High-quality proteins such as fish, lean meat, and eggs can promote sperm production, and zinc-rich oysters and nuts are essential for sperm motility. Vitamin E and folic acid can be consumed through dark vegetables and whole grains to reduce oxidative stress damage to sperm. Avoid high-sugar and high-fat diets and limit alcohol intake, as alcohol will directly inhibit testicular function.

2. Regular work and rest:

Ensure 7-8 hours of sleep every day and fall asleep before 23:00 at night, which is conducive to normal operation during the peak period of testosterone secretion. Staying up late for a long time can cause endocrine disorders and reduce gonadotropin levels. Perform moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking and swimming 3-4 times a week. Excessive strenuous exercise will increase the scrotal temperature.

3. Avoid high temperatures:

The optimal temperature of the testicles is 2-3°C lower than the body temperature. Sitting for a long time and wearing tight pants will increase the scrotal temperature. Sauna and hot bath should last no more than 15 minutes at a time, and avoid using laptops directly on your lap. Protective measures must be taken when exposed to high-temperature operations such as welding and smelting.

4. Disease control:

Varicocele will cause local congestion and heating, which may be accompanied by a feeling of scrotal swelling. Reproductive tract infections such as prostatitis may cause abnormal semen pH, manifesting as frequent urination and urgency. These two common conditions can be improved by microscopic ligation or antibiotic treatment and require professional andrological evaluation.

5. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning:

Kidney-tonifying traditional Chinese medicines such as wolfberry and dodder can improve spermatogenesis and should be used under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Acupuncture at Guanyuan, Shenshu and other acupoints can regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. Avoid taking androgen-containing health products by yourself, which may inhibit your own testosterone secretion.

It is recommended to consume 30 grams of pumpkin seeds daily to supplement zinc, and choose breathable cotton underwear to keep the scrotum ventilated and dry. Workers who are exposed to chemical raw materials and heavy metals for a long time should take occupational protection and conduct semen quality monitoring when necessary. During pregnancy preparations, you can eat salmon rich in omega 3 2-3 times a week to reduce the suppression of the gonadal axis by anxiety. If no improvement is seen after 3-6 months of conditioning, professional examinations such as semen analysis and six sex hormone tests are required to rule out organic diseases.