Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I maybe misread an article that said, folic acid is good for a mans sperm count and/or quality. is it true? thankyou vm
A doctor has provided 1 answer
True: Antioxidants such as folic acid, vitamin c, and b complex vitamins are very helpful for sperm development.
Answered 1/30/2014
4.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My husband has been on 50mg of sertraline daily for about a year. We are thinking of trying for another baby but I read that the medication can affect sperm quality and lead to defects. Is this true? if so, how long should he be off it before we try?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it true that if a man has sex and ejaculates everyday it lowers his sperm count?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Good day. If a sperm count has 98% head deformity, can the man still get treatment? Mobility and sperm count is normal.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
After ejaculation, and a man pee, is it true that there is sperm that comes in the urine, and if there is, is it still viable?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Can Folic Acid, coenzyme q10 (coq10) and Glutathione help reduce the risk of Down syndrome by improving the quality of the egg and sperm cell?
Hi i'm taking folic acid, is there other vitamins i can take trying to conceive? Is there anything my partner can take to help with his sperm quality
Would giving my husband folic acid the times we want to conceive to strengthen his sperm? Maybe take it a full month before we start trying? Effective
I read that hubby can take folate as well when ttc. Does this help sperm +devel? Is too much folic acid bad? We both take 1mg. Plus prenatal for me.
Good Evening Dr. My result shows... pH 7.5 Morphology 95% Abnormal 5% Mobility 30% Sluggish 45% Dead 20% Total sperm count is 4510 cell/ml Is it possible for me to be a father and if not what I can I do to correct this. Thank you?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
