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Causes of Low Sperm Count and Poor Motility
• Factors that Impact Sperm Count, Sperm Motility and Mens' Fertility
• What You Can Do to Protect Your Fertility and Sperm Count
• Other Resources
There are many factors that can impact your sperm count and sperm motility, and some of these factors are well within your control. Although both sperm count and sperm motility are important to a man's fertility, sperm motility is crucial because if the sperm cannot swim to reach an egg, natural conception will not occur. The Fertell male fertility test assesses sperm motility in a man's semen.
Factors that Impact Sperm Count, Sperm Motility and Mens' Fertility
o Pelvic Surgery—This can cause scarring in the reproductive tract and can lower sperm count.
o Toxic Pollutants—These pollutants include pesticides, workplace chemicals, chemotherapy, mercury or heavy metals. These can affect sperm count, sperm motility and sperm morphology.
o Sexually Transmitted Diseases—These illnesses affect men’s fertility because they can result in reproductive tract scarring. However, many of these infections are treatable.
o Prescription Drugs—Certain drugs can influence sperm count and sperm motility, so it is important to check with your doctor about the drugs you’re taking.
o Hormonal Problems—Some hormonal issues can affect men’s fertility, at least temporarily. These can often be addressed with hormone treatment.
o Zinc Deficiency—This condition can be improved with supplements.
o Alcohol abuse, recreational drugs and smoking — Each of these is considered toxic to men’s fertility.
o Excessive exercise—Too much exercise can impact men’s fertility because it results in the overproduction of certain hormones.
o Anabolic Steroid Use—Steroids are also toxic to men’s fertility.
o Heat— Exposure to high temperatures can lower sperm count.
What You Can Do to Protect Your Sperm Count, Sperm Motility and Sperm Morphology
o Eat a balanced diet, with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
o Exercise regularly, but not excessively.
o Don’t smoke, drink alcohol excessively or use recreational drugs.
o Avoid exposure to industrial hazards.
o Refrain from visiting very hot environments, such as saunas or hot tubs.
o Adopt safe sexual practices and eliminate exposure to sexually transmitted diseases.
o Reduce stress.
o Take a multivitamin that includes zinc daily.
Other Resources
Here are some other websites to visit for additional information on sperm motility, sperm count, and men’s fertility.
www.webmd.com
www.mayoclinic.org
www.theafa.org
While learning that your sperm count or motility may be less than optimal is stressful, many causes of men’s infertility can be treated, either by at-home remedies or by treatment from your doctor. Fertell can help identify these issues that may be inhibiting your attempts for conception.
