Patient's question:
Hello doctor, how can I improve the quality of male sperm? I have been married to my wife for more than two years, and we have sexual intercourse every few days, but we still haven't been able to get pregnant. We have been tested together, and it was said that my sperm quality is poor. I want to know how I can improve the quality of male sperm?Doctor's answer:
Improving sperm quality should focus on dietary therapy. Sperm growth requires a supply of nutrients. Some men have monotonous diets, being picky eaters and preferring not to consume animal-based foods. Over time, this can lead to a decrease in zinc levels in the body. Trace element zinc is hailed as the "marital harmony element." If men lack zinc, it can reduce sexual desire and function, decrease sperm count by 30% to 40%, and even result in infertility. Chicken, eggs, chicken liver, peanuts, and pork are all foods rich in zinc. When consuming these foods, it's important not to overindulge in alcohol to avoid affecting zinc absorption. Additionally, foods high in lysine are essential for sperm formation. Foods rich in lysine include eel, squid, loach, eel, sea cucumber, hairtail, cuttlefish, as well as Chinese yam and bean skin.