Is there anything he can take to increase his sperm count?
2006-10-21 08:27:02 · 17 answers · asked by angel 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My BF also has a low sperm count.
Sadly its not always possible to improve it through diet etc as sometimes its not a result of poor health but a physical result from childhood surgery to the testes, injury, a varicocele etc (the latter can be operated on).
Dietary methods include taking Zinc supplements.
There are also several books by a writer called Zita West who recommends special "diets" to improve sperm count but to be honest they are so restrictive I can't see any man sticking to them. Certainly not mine!! You're not allowed any wheat dairy, fat, meat, certain fruits and veg, spices, blah de blah. A bit OTT if you ask me plus theres no proof they work.
I have also heard that keeping the testes cool by wearing boxers not briefs helps
And abstaining from sex for a few days to allow the sperm to build up. If you then time sex around your ovulation time this should maximise your chances of getting pregnant.
Don't give up hope though, my BF still managed to impregnate me! And he doesn't eat healthily at all!! It took us 2 years but we did it without any medical intervention!!!
2006-10-21 08:51:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he doesnt want to go to a doctor there is a website sells things that can increase the sperm count. The website is called www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk , have a look.
2006-10-22 09:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by Shell 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was told zinc increases sperm count as does a healthy diet with low caffeine and alcohol.
Good Luck
2006-10-21 15:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by lisab28uk 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. My ex boyfriend had the same problem. Ask him to speak to his doctor, they will run some tests to figure out why his sperm count is low.. and they will give him medicine.
2006-10-21 15:29:03 · answer #4 · answered by DiVenanzo™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Summed up in all the above answers.
Stop smoking and drinking and have a zince rich diet - or use supplements.
Meat, seafood, liver are the richest sources of zinc.
Brewer’s yeast, milk and other dairy products, beans, and wheat germ also supply some zinc.
2006-10-22 07:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about any medicines but remember it only takes 1 sperm connecting with 1 egg for you to become pregnant!
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2006-10-21 15:30:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had that problem, you could count the sperms on one hand!!
2006-10-21 15:34:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My dad had one and I am here and so are my two brothers. Healthy eating, healthy lifestyle minimal stress are the key. Enjoy the making!
2006-10-21 15:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by Burtty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Zinc supplements
2006-10-21 15:38:58 · answer #9 · answered by nert 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
improve his diet. i was advised to cut out junk food and red meat. it worked a treat for me. we now have a 2 yr old little girl. good luck.
2006-10-21 15:30:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋