Wednesday, June 3, 2009

MALE INFERTILITY

It is inability to conceive child after 6 months of unprotected sex in absence of female causes where total sperm count is below 5 million / ml and 50% or more of sperms are abnormal.

Causes of Male Fertility


1) Deficient sperm production which can be due to
  a) alcohol , tobacco
  b) lack of sleep
  c) stress
  d) radiation
  e) prescription drugs
  f) tight fitting clothing & briefs
  g) organic solvents
  h) pesticides (DDT, PCB, DBCP etc.)

2) Dietary deficiencies
3) Ductal obstruction
4) Ejaculatory dysfunction
5) Disorder of accessory glands
6) Coital disorders

Investigation of Male Fertility


1) Semen analysis
2) Routine urine analysis
3) Complete blood count

Therapeutic consideration


1) Find the cause and remove it
2) Maintain normal scrotal temperature i.e., between 94 Degree Fahrenheit and 96 Degree Fahrenheit
3) Treat infections if any, the common infection is Chlamydia
4) Avoid environmental estrogen during fetal development and reproductive years, common source is hormone fed animals, milk and milk products, water, estrogen
5) Avoid high fat diet
6) Vit-C and antioxidants*
7) Vit-B12*
8) More water intake
9) Pomegranate juice

Ayurveda approach


According to ayurveda, this is a predominantly VATA disorder with involvement of PITTA dosha. But if ayurvedic medicines are taken with diet regime and change in lifestyle, can cure this problem completely. Therefore, ayurvedic medicines are strongly recommended for this problem.

Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919850053462 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.


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Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919850053462 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.