In order to hopefully treat and prevent recurrence of low sperm count we need to understand and — if possible — remove the underlying causes and risk factors. We need to ask: "What else is going on inside the body that might allow low sperm count to develop?"
Accurate diagnosis of the factors behind low sperm count consists of three steps:
Cause | Probability | Status |
---|---|---|
Male Infertility | 97% | Confirm |
Hypothyroidism | 54% | Possible |
Hyperthyroidism | 18% | Unlikely |
Hemochromatosis | 3% | Ruled out |
Male Hypogonadism | 0% | Ruled out |
Zinc Need | 0% | Ruled out |
What is your sperm count?
Possible responses:
→ Don't know→ No sperm present → Under 30 million (very low) → 30 to 100 million (low) → Over 100 million (normal) |
Male Infertility (Low Sperm Count) also suggests the following possibilities:
The thyroid gland is responsible for balancing cell metabolism, so when the thyroid gland is not functioning properly, cell metabolism suffers. This causes changes in the production of sperm.
The thyroid gland is responsible for balancing cell metabolism, so when the thyroid gland is not functioning properly, cell metabolism suffers. This causes changes in the production of sperm.
Zinc increases sperm count and motility as well as raising testosterone levels when low.