Male Fertility Specialist Port Saint Lucie FL

Male fertility factors contribute to around 50% of all infertility cases, according to the American Pregnancy Association. In addition, male infertility alone is the cause for approximately one-third of all infertility cases.

There are a few simple lifestyle and diet changes that can be made prior to conception in order to maximize a couple’s chances of conception.

Talk to Your Doctor

First, schedule an appointment with your doctor. This can be a special pre-conception visit or an annual physical. Either way, talk to your doctor about trying to conceive and ask about risk factors you might face. For example, some of the medications you take on a regular basis (both over the counter and prescription) can cause a low sperm count. Find out if that is a risk factor for you, and discontinue use or switch to another formulation.

Eat Healthy

A 2002 study looked at the effect of folic acid and zinc sulfate on male factor subfertility (subfertility is defined as when a couple has tried unsuccessfully to conceive for a year or more). The clinical trial found a 74% increase in total normal sperm when subfertile men took a zinc sulfate and folic acid supplement each day. Sperm count also increased in fertile men.

A zinc deficiency can contribute to male infertility (find out from your doctor if you have a zinc deficiency). To increase the zinc in your diet, try adding these zinc-rich foods to your diet: meat, whole-grain cereal, seafood, and eggs. Selenium, which is found in Brazil nuts, meat, seafood, mushrooms and cereals, has also been found to aid in fertility.

A healthy diet also contributes to good male fertility. Fruits and vegetables (at least five servings per day), low-fat dairy foods and plenty of fluids all help to give men the vitamins they need, which can help in sperm production. The antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables may help to prevent damage to sperm that can them to become sluggish and lose the ability to fertilize an egg. Eating high-fat, high-calorie foods, however, such as processed and fast foods, is more likely to contribute to being overweight and possibly obese, which in recent studies has shown to be a factor in male fertility.

Consider Going Organic

A 1994 article in the Lancet reported high sperm density in members of an organic farmers’ association, who grew and consumed their produce without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Their sperm count was more than double those of the men in a control group. Eating organic fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products may help to increase fertility – as well as boost overall health.

Exercise Regularly

A healthy lifestyle also includes exercise. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine reports that regular exercise (five times a week for at least 45 minutes), as well as a healthy diet, boost fertility by keeping body weight at a normal level and relieving stress and anxiety. However, the jury is still out when it comes to bicyclin...

Asthenospermia
This occurs when the sperm move more slowly than normal, or not at all.

Azoospermia
No sperm in the semen - possibly due to a blockage.

Cryptorchidism
Occurs when a testis is not in it's normal position in the scrotum. Usually, it's in the abdomen or groin instead.

Hematospermia
A condition in which blood is present in semen.

Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
A condition with low levels of gonadotropins (FSH, LH), that cause lack of testicular function.

Impotence
The inability to achieve a complete or partial erection.

Low Sperm Count
Low sperm count is responsible for a large number of infertility problems in men. Unless there is a clear case of blockage, the low sperm count can be easily remedied. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause low sperm counts. By pinpointing the deficiency, a man can usually build up his sperm count by taking the necessary supplements. Sometimes, a low sperm count can be attributed to the use of hot tubs, tight clothing, or anything that causes excess testicular heat.

Necropermia
A condition in which there are dead sperm present in semen.

Pyospermia
A condition in which white cells are present in semen, indicating an infection.

Retrograde Ejaculation
A condition in which the semen is blasted into the bladder instead of out the penis.

Sperm Agglutination
This is also known as "clumping of the sperm." This can be easily corrected by taking 1000 mg of vitamin C per day.

Testicular Torsi...