After marriage every couple wish to have a child of their own. However some of the men’s desire to become father gets fulfilled but some struggle with infertility. The reason may be low sperm motility, low sperm count and other parameters of sperms. Because of certain problems in the reproductive organ of man, their dream to become a father remains out of reach.
Weak sperm motility and low sperm count are the most common cause of infertility but can be improved naturally without any medical intervention. Infertility in men is a common issue that is increasing worldwide.
Ayurveda is a science that deals with natural treatment of diseases. It has such a huge varieties of natural herbs and diet and lifestyle mentioned in ancient texts which when followed can work marvelously in improving your sperm count and motility.
SEMEN IN AYURVEDA
Semen is the last of the 7 dhatus formed. According to ayurveda the healthy sperm should be thick, sweet, unctuousness, heavy, slimy, white in color with no peculiar smell.
शुक्रं शुक्लं गुरुः स्निग्धं मधुरं बहलं बहुः |
घृतामाक्षिकतैलभं सदगर्भायहा | |
Semen is a transport to carry the sperms in the female reproductive system. In Charaka Samhita a complete chapter is dedicated towards improving the quality and quantity of sperms.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE A HEALTHY SPERMS?
For conception, both the sex cells ovum and sperm must be healthy. After ejaculation the sperm begins its journey in the uterus towards ovum. These sperm cells are highly competitive. Some cannot move fast or the ones with weak motility is not able to move fast to reach the egg and create a child. Some have a problem with low production of sperms. There are many other parameters of sperm that results in infertility. Thus for conception to take place, healthy sperm is a major contributing factor.
UNDERSTANDING SPERM COUNT AND SPERM MOTILITY
The term used for low sperm count is oligospermia. Sperm count means the number of healthy sperms in the semen that are able to fertilize an egg. Count of less than 20 million sperm per milliliter is considered as low sperm count. Oligospermia in Ayurveda is called shukranu alpata. Sjukranu alpata is a result of poor life style and food habits, stress etc.
The ability of the sperm to move efficiently is called sperm motility. If the sperm motility is weak it can cause infertility. The term used for poor motility is asthenozoospermia and it is diagnosed when motile sperms are less than 32%.
You can get your sperm analysis done in clinical labs to know more about all the sperm parameters. This test detects 9 out of 10 men with fertility problem.
WAYS TO INCREASE SPERM COUNT AND SPERM MOTILITY NATURALLY THROUGH AYURVEDA
– Avoid high temperature such as hot bath, wearing tight fitting underwear. Wear comfortable cotton shorts.
– Exercising in routine helps.
– Nutritious food: low fat, high protein and a diet rich in vegetables and whole grains are good for sperm health.
– Weight management: both over weight and under weight causes hormonal imbalance.
– Avoid smoking and alcohol: both of these severely affect the sperm production.
– Stress management: with regular yoga and meditation you can keep your mind and body healthy.
– Consume food rich in vitamin C and zinc it improves the chances of fertility. Zinc increases the testosterone level, sperm count and motility. Foods rich in zinc are meat, wheat germ, legumes, nuts etc.
– Avoid frequent sexual intercourse or masturbation as it may lower sperm count.
– Avoid excessive exercise especially bicycling or biking as it is associated with low sperm count.
– Take a proper sleep.
– Ashwagandha is a herb that has been in use since ancient times. The herb increases the testosterone levels.
– Consume anti oxidant food such as walnut and avoid eating too much of soy as it is associated with low sperm quality.
– Foods such as pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, walnut, banana, garlic, spinach etc increases sperm count and sperm motility.
Apart from home remedies Ayurveda suggests rasayana and vajikarana medicines to be consumed internally and panchakarama therapies combined with above mentioned home remedies will help in producing healthy sperms.
