A Fertility Consultant Explores: Low Sperm Count

Having a low sperm count, also called oligospermia is one cause of male infertility.
A low sperm count can be caused by a number of different factors, including:

Smoking,

Excessive alcohol intake.

Over exertion physically and mentally

Zinc deficiency

Anabolic steroid use

Ways to increase your sperm count include: exercising regularly, eating nutritious food that's low in fat, and high in protein, vegetables, and whole grains. Reduce caffeine intake.

Avoid heating of testicles - Wear loose, cotton boxer shorts, Avoid hot baths and saunas. Don’t drink much - alcohol affects your liver function, which, in turn, causes a dramatic rise in estrogen levels. Even two drinks a day will have long-term effects on sperm production.

Having a low sperm count does not mean, however, that it will be impossible to father a child, just that it may take a little extra assistance. A reproductive urologist is medical specialist who has special expertise in working with men with low sperm count.

By: Angie Best-Boss

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Angie Best-Boss, president of My Fertility Plan, is an infertility consultant and infertility consumer advocate. Her most recent book, "Budgeting for Infertility" is being released by Simon and Schuster in Spring 2009. She can be reached at 1-877-509-PLAN or check out her website at www.myfertilityplan.com.