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Low sperm count, the leading cause of male infertility, can be temporary or permanent. Low sperm count could be caused due to any of the following factors:-
- Old Age
- Worry
- Diseases
- Exertion
- Poor diet
- Grief and turbulences
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While you should avoid vigorous training programmes, regular and moderate exercise helps you maintain a healthy body weight and gives you a healthier overall body.
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Since infertility and life in general can be stressful, learn to relax. Stress is sometimes responsible for certain infertility issues such as hormonal problems.
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Try having a healthy body weight as weight influences oestrogen and testosterone levels.
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Avoid vigorous exercises, hot baths and saunas since they raise the body temperature and may cause changes in ovulation and reduced sperm count.
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Heavy metal toxins may affect ovulation. A hair analysis can determine exposure.
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A man's fertility begins to decrease after he is thirty so take this into consideration when planning about children.
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Studies have shown that smoking, alcohol and drug abuse takes a serious toll on a man's sperm count. So, try avoiding or at least limiting these.
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Malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies cause low sperm count. Deficiency of Vitamin C, Zinc, selenium etc can reduce sperm count. So, try having a diet rich in these nutrients.
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Stay away from environmental hazards and toxins (such as pesticides, lead, paint, radiation, radioactive substances, mercury, benzene, boron and heavy metals).
