Blockage or injury
Testicular injury, vasectomy or scarring after surgery can block sperm flow.
Overview
What is low sperm count?
Oligospermia means there are fewer sperm in the semen than normal, usually less than 15 to 20 million per millilitre. It is a common cause of male infertility.
Most men have no symptoms. It is usually found through a semen test when a couple is trying for a baby.
The Ayurvedic view
Ayurveda relates it to weakness or loss of shukra dhatu (the reproductive tissue). Imbalanced pitta dosha is seen as a key factor.
Causes
What commonly triggers it
Medical conditions
Varicocele, testicular disease, hormone problems and infections such as gonorrhoea or chlamydia.
Habits
Smoking, alcohol, drugs, stress and some medicines.
Weight and nutrition
Obesity, being underweight, poor nutrition and exposure to toxins.
Symptoms
Signs to notice
- Low sperm count on a semen test
- Difficulty in conceiving
- Often no other signs
Do not wait, get urgent medical help if you have
- Sudden, severe pain in a testicle
- A new lump or hard swelling in the testicle
- Pain or swelling after an injury to the testicles
- Fever with painful swelling or discharge
Ayurvedic approach
How Dr. Varun approaches care
- 1
Consultation
Dr. Varun listens to your symptoms, history, food habits and routine, and looks at any reports or medicines you already take.
- 2
Assessment
Nadi pariksha (pulse) and Prakriti (body type) assessment help him understand your individual balance.
- 3
Your plan
Where suitable, a personal plan may combine diet and routine changes, classical Ayurvedic medicines and, for some people, Panchakarma.
- 4
Follow-up
Progress is reviewed and the plan adjusted, at the clinic or on WhatsApp.
Diet & lifestyle
Small changes that help
Best avoided
- Smoking and alcohol (even two drinks a day can harm sperm)
- Spicy, bitter and astringent food
- Too much tea and coffee
- Heat to the testicles: hot baths, saunas, tight underwear
- High-fat food
Helpful habits
- Low-fat, high-protein diet with vegetables and whole grains
- Regular exercise and healthy weight
- Keep a gap of about three days between ejaculations
- Relaxation and massage to reduce stress
Home remedies
From the family kitchen
Garlic milk
Boil one teaspoon of garlic paste in a glass of milk on low flame for 15 to 20 minutes. Drink once a day.
Dry fruit milk
At bedtime, take 2 almonds, 2 dried dates, 2 pistachios and a quarter teaspoon of quince seeds with a glass of milk.
If you take blood thinners, are diabetic or are on any medicine, check with Dr. Varun or your doctor first.
Your care plan
Personalised kit after a free consultation
For low sperm count, Dr. Varun first talks with you, by video, audio or at the clinic. If Ayurvedic care suits you, he puts together a kit for you personally.
- Free video/audio consultation
- Free 1-month LivTOX liver support capsules
FAQ
Common questions
Can Ayurveda be taken with my fertility treatment?
Yes. Ayurvedic care is given alongside your doctor's or fertility specialist's treatment, never as a replacement.
I live far from Phagwara and Jalandhar. Can I still consult?
Yes. You can book a video or audio consultation with Dr. Varun on WhatsApp from anywhere.
Not sure where to start?
Talk to Dr. Varun first. A video or audio consultation on WhatsApp works from anywhere, or visit the clinic in Phagwara or Jalandhar.
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