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Can you improve sperm quality?

I am a 24 year old male. I am taking supplements to improve my sperm quality. Can you improve sperm quality?

3 Answers

If you have already had a semen analysis, which shows issues with the number or quality of your sperm, and have been evaluated and there are no immediate causes, certain practices can improve the count. These includes avoiding hot baths or jacuzzi, avoiding tight fitting pants. Not smoking. Not using THC (Marijuana), among other things. A supplement is unlikely to have any effect on your semen production
Based on the most recent World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, experts consider a healthful sperm count to be 15 million per milliliter (ml), or at least 39 million per ejaculate.
look at natural remedies, dietary changes, and medicines that may improve sperm count.
1. Get enough exercise and sleep
2. Quit smoking
3. Avoid excessive alcohol and drug use
4. Avoid certain prescription medications
Medications that may temporarily reduce the production and development of sperm include:
If you tried the above measures and no improvement , the you should consult Urologist for further evaluation.

anti-androgens
anti-inflammatories
antipsychotics
opiates
antidepressants
anabolic steroids, which may continue to affect sperm count for up to 1 year after stopping the medication
exogenous or supplementary testosterone
methadone
4. Avoid certain prescription medications
You can improve your quality with Vit A, C, and E along with Selenium. L - carnitine has also shown promise. If you smoke, stop.

Dr. Niko Lailas