Question 1

i read that ice or cold showers can help improve sperm count/ quality. is there any truth to this?

Accepted Answer

No: Sorry, not one bit true.

Question 2

sperm count 66million with post wash motility of 50% is this good number for doing iui?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not bad. Successful pregnancies have been achieved with numbers much lower than this. Best of luck.

Question 3

i masturbate every day it will reduce my sperm counting or it will affect my test so my wife catches on?

Accepted Answer

It may: It may decrease the count. That's one of the reasons we say to not ejaculate for 2-3 days before the test. However, if you ejaculate daily, you can do the test with no abstinence and it will tell you what your true fertility potential is in a real life situation.

Question 4

how we calculate the semen's sperm counting, how doctor takes the semen for test?

Accepted Answer

Masturbation: The man usually gives a sample at the fertility center by masturbating into a cup after 2-3 days of abstinence. Alternatively, but not optimally, for men who can't or won't masturbate we have a special condom that collects semen after intercourse.

Question 5

how to reduce sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy: Not sure I understand the question. Reduced sperm count usually comes from illness and I can't recommend that.

Surgeries to reduce sperm:
Vasectomy (permanent)

Testosterone will make you sterile (temporarily).

Prevent pregnancy: Condom.

Some new meds are coming that will cause temporary low counts, but they are not approved yet.

Question 6

what decreases sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Many: things can contribute to decreased sperm count,but alcohol seams to be one of the most,also as a side effect to certain meds.

Question 7

what causes low sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Poor health (obesity), smoking, high alcohol or drug use, exposure to reproductive toxins at work or at home, high heat, varicocele, genetic abnormalities, infections, ... The list goes on and on. I hope this helps!

Question 8

food to increase sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition and sperm: Unfortunately, there are many causes of low sperm counts, although improper diet is not one of them. If, after being evaluated by a urologist who specializes in male infertility, no cause can be identified, eating a healthy diet can't hurt. There are vitamins specifically designed for men trying to get have a child. Try theralogix.Com.

Question 9

ways to increase sperm count.?

Accepted Answer

Low Sperm?: If you are having low sperm at your age then there has to be more to the story. If you are on any hormone supplements or body building products that is the issue.  If you have had injury to your scrotum we need to know this.  If you just want more sperm then there is little to do to help you.  Most 26year old men are just fine as they are.

Question 10

what is a healthy sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Total motile count: The best single sperm parameter is the total motile count (tmc), calculated by multiplying the volume, count, and motility.  Any number over 20 million total motile sperm in the ejaculate is considered a good sample, though many men have counts well over 100 million.

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