Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. We've been married for a year and a half, and we still haven't been able to conceive. I've privately gone to the hospital for multiple check-ups, and everything has been normal. I had no choice but to ask my husband to go to the hospital for a check-up. To my surprise, it was found that his sperm motility is low, which is the cause of our infertility. I want to know what methods can help improve sperm motility?Doctor's answer:
First, it is necessary to identify the cause of asthenozoospermia (low sperm quality and motility) and then provide targeted treatment. Urological conditions such as prostatitis, orchitis, urethritis, impotence, and premature ejaculation can all affect sperm quality and motility.Guidelines:
1. If the asthenozoospermia is caused by medication, the drug should be stopped immediately, and then sperm-enhancing supplements should be used. Sperm vitality can gradually recover over time.
2. If the asthenozoospermia is caused by physical or environmental factors, such as working in high-temperature conditions, workers should be transferred to different jobs. Those who frequently take hot baths or use saunas should change their lifestyle. Workers exposed to polluted environments like chemical plants, paint, or pesticides should switch to different occupations. Additionally, exposure to household renovation pollution and furniture pollution should be avoided, and unhealthy smoking and drinking habits should be quit.
3. If the asthenozoospermia is caused by nutritional deficiencies, vitamins and trace elements should be supplemented based on the specific deficiencies. If it is caused by reproductive tract infections, such as orchitis, epididymitis, prostatitis, or seminal vesiculitis, mycoplasma, chlamydia, and pathogenic bacteria should be tested to determine the causative agent. Then, sensitive medications should be used for targeted treatment.
4. If the asthenozoospermia is caused by varicocele, mild cases can be treated with medication, such as blood-activating and blood-stasis-reducing Chinese herbal medicines and sperm-enhancing supplements, which are often effective. Severe varicocele requires surgical treatment. After surgery, sperm motility will not rise quickly and will take 3 to 6 months to recover. At the same time, it is necessary to