Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I would like to consult here about which methods can be used to improve sperm vitality. I have been married for several years, but my wife has not been able to get pregnant. I had a routine semen analysis done at the hospital and it said my sperm vitality is low. I don't know how to improve sperm vitality? What should I eat to improve sperm vitality? What methods should be used to improve sperm vitality?Doctor's answer:
Hello, improving sperm vitality mainly requires adhering to sixteen characters: reduce infections, adjust living habits, focus on health preservation, and use supplements cautiously.1. Reduce Infections
In terms of infections, especially reproductive tract infections, they can have a significant detrimental effect on sperm vitality. From a clinical perspective, young people's infection risks are primarily due to unsafe sexual practices. Therefore, it is important to advocate for safe and hygienic sexual behavior. If reproductive tract infections occur, medical attention should be sought promptly rather than casually self-medicating with random remedies to delay the issue.
2. Adjust Living Habits
Living habits primarily refer to lifestyle. Experts note that poor lifestyle habits can lead to decreased sperm vitality, such as irregular routines, a preference for spicy foods, and prolonged sitting. Thus, it is advisable to avoid excessive alcohol consumption, spicy foods, wearing jeans frequently, or taking saunas too often, and to avoid working in high-temperature or radiation-heavy environments.
3. Focus on Health Preservation
Health preservation mainly involves two aspects: first, adjusting the diet structure and nourishing kidney essence; second, reducing the consumption of kidney essence. In terms of diet, it is important to consume more high-protein and nutrient-rich foods. Factors that deplete kidney essence include certain chronic diseases (known in traditional Chinese medicine as "long-term illness affecting the kidneys") and excessive sexual activity, especially frequent intercourse or masturbation, which can lead to kidney essence exhaustion.
4. Use Supplements Cautiously
For issues related to reproduction and sexual function, people often simply attribute them to kidney deficiency. More commonly, they overuse tonics and health supplements. If supplements are used without professional guidance, not only will they fail to provide beneficial health effects, but they may also pose more serious health risks.