Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about the methods for treating asthenozoospermia. I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for over three years and are planning to get married. My family suggested getting pre-marital health check-up, and the result showed that I have asthenozoospermia. The doctor said my sperm motility is low, which might affect future fertility. Could you please tell me about the treatment methods for asthenozoospermia?Doctor's answer:
The etiology of oligospermia is closely related to the deficiency of trace elements such as zinc and selenium in the body. Zinc is a trace element for the human body, and zinc deficiency in men can lead to infertility [1]. Insufficient zinc can affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, thereby influencing the secretion of gonadotropin by the pituitary gland, leading to hypofunction of the gonads and a decrease in sperm count. Zinc deficiency can also affect sperm synthesis in the testes and the transport of apolipoproteins, hindering their functional expression. Additionally, it impacts the activity of various zinc-containing enzymes involved in semen liquefaction, as well as the metabolism of vitamin A and amino acids. Zinc can improve sperm quality, participate in testosterone synthesis, and nourish germ cells.