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How to treat low sperm count

2025-12-03 11:06:29 Mother and baby

How to treat low sperm count

In recent years, male infertility has gradually become a hot topic of social concern, among which low sperm count (oligozoospermia) is one of the common causes. This article will combine hot topics and medical data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the treatment methods for low sperm count and provide structured data reference.

1. Definition and causes of low sperm count

According to World Health Organization (WHO) standards, the sperm concentration in normal semen should be ≥15 million/ml. If it is lower than this value, it is called oligospermia. Common reasons include:

Cause classificationspecific factors
physiological factorsEndocrine disorders (such as testosterone deficiency), varicocele, reproductive tract infections
living habitsSmoking, drinking alcohol, staying up late, sitting for long periods of time, and high temperature environments (such as hot spring baths)
OthersGenetic disorders, drug side effects, radiation exposure

2. Treatment methods

Treatment methods can be divided into the following categories for different causes:

TreatmentSpecific measuresApplicable people
drug treatmentClomiphene (ovulation-stimulating hormone), L-carnitine (improves sperm motility), antibiotics (treats infections)Patients with endocrine abnormalities or infections
surgical treatmentVaricocele ligation, vas deferens recanalizationPatients with organic disease
assisted reproductionArtificial insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF)Patients with severe oligozoospermia
lifestyle adjustmentsStop smoking and drinking, supplement zinc/selenium/vitamin E, and exercise regularlyall patients

3. Recent hot research

According to discussions in medical journals and social media in the past 10 days, the following new developments deserve attention:

  • Antioxidant therapy:Research has found that coenzyme Q10 can significantly increase sperm concentration ("Andrology" 2023).
  • TCM conditioning:Wuzi Yanzong Pills combined with acupuncture has an effective rate of over 70% in clinical trials.
  • Environmental factors:The link between microplastic pollution and reduced sperm count has become a hotly debated topic.

4. Daily improvement suggestions

Based on doctor’s advice and patient feedback, the following practical tips are summarized:

  1. Avoid wearing tight pants to reduce local high temperature in the scrotum.
  2. Eat zinc-rich foods such as oysters and nuts more than three times a week.
  3. 150 minutes of moderate exercise (such as brisk walking, swimming) per week.
  4. Check semen quality regularly (recommended every 3 months).

5. Data comparison: changes in sperm volume before and after treatment

TreatmentAverage lifting concentration (millions/ml)Effective time
drug treatment5-83-6 months
surgery+drugs8-126-12 months
lifestyle adjustments2-42-3 months

Note: The data comes from the clinical statistics of "Chinese Journal of Andrology" in 2023.

Conclusion

Low sperm count is not irreversible, and a comprehensive treatment plan needs to be selected based on individual circumstances. It is recommended that patients seek medical examination as soon as possible and maintain healthy living habits. As medicine advances, more innovative treatments, such as stem cell treatments, are in clinical trials, bringing new hope to patients.

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