Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I feel that my sperm count is low and often experience discomfort and aching pain in my lower back~! What could be the reason~!Sometimes I also feel very weak~! I have had poor digestive health for several years, and it has only recently started to improve! However, I once had a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner take my pulse and said I have prostatitis and a low sperm count, which could lead to infertility in the future!
Later, I experienced masturbation and noticed that my sperm count seemed even lower than before~! I would like to ask if there are any methods to treat this~! If I go to the hospital, which department should I visit~! But I don’t know how to tell my parents~
Doctor's answer:
Additional supplementation of vitamin E and zinc may be required. The causes include: ① Obstruction of the vas deferens or congenital absence of the seminal vesicles; ② Pituitary or Leydig cell disorders leading to decreased gonadotropin levels or reduced estrogen, resulting in decreased semen production; ③ Infectious diseases in the reproductive tract can also cause dysfunction of accessory glands. Reducing the frequency of sexual intercourse and controlling the number of ejaculation can help recover from the problem of insufficient semen volume. Wishing you a speedy recovery.