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Male infertility is common and accounts for about 40% of all cases of couples having difficulty in conceiving children, the average male sperm per ejaculation has dropped by around 50% since 1966. Such a trend means that a 30 year old man in 2005 might have a sperm count of 32 million per ml – about one-quarter the count of the average male born in 1925.
Acupuncture and Sperm
Acupuncture in combination with herbal medicine can increase sperm quality.
Chinese Herbal formulas used in the treatment of male infertility have a strong action on male gonads, which has been confermed by modern research these herbs have been shown to have a androgenic effect, increase in semen production, increased sperm count and improvement in sperm mobility.
Sperm take around 3 months to be produced this means that treatment will need to be done weekly for 12 weeks, there after a sperm test is needed to see if further treatment is required.
Research on Acupuncture and Sperm Quality
40 men with unexplained sperm abnormalities (oligospermia, asthenospermia, or teratozoospermia) were studied. 28 of the men (70%) received acupuncture twice weekly for five weeks.The semen samples from both groups were quantitatively analyzed by transmission electron microscopy. After acupuncture, there was a statistically significant increase in the percentage and number of sperm, and improvement in overall morphology of the sperm without defects seen in the total ejaculates.
Lifestyle Factors
Avoidance of Smoking.
Avoidance of Recreational drugs.
Reduction of Alcohol intake.
Adequate Relaxation and Rest.
Quality Seep.
Moderate Regular Exercise
Avoid over Exercising.
Reduce Stress.
Avoid eating unnatural processed foods.
Keep your Testes cool, wear only loose fitting under wear, no bike shorts or using a lap top on your lap, avoid hot spars or saunas.
Nutritional supplements that may be helpful
Vitamin C – 200—1000 mg per day, Protects sperm from oxidative damage
Zinc 30 – 240 mg per day, Improves both sperm count and motility
L-Arginine Up to 4 grams a day for 3 months, Needed to produce sperm
L-Carnitine 3-4 gram a day for 4 months,Necessary for normal functioning sperm
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) 10mg per day, Increase sperm count and motility
Vitamin E 100-200 IU per day, Necessary for healthy sperm
If you would like to make an appointment or if you require more information you may email us at info@taupoacupuncture.co.nz
This page was last updated on the 13/11/2021
Male infertility
Male infertility is common and accounts for about 40% of all cases of couples having difficulty in conceiving children, the average male sperm per ejaculation has dropped by around 50% since 1966. Such a trend means that a 30 year old man in 2005 might have a sperm count of 32 million per ml – about one-quarter the count of the average male born in 1925.
Acupuncture and Sperm
Acupuncture in combination with herbal medicine can increase sperm quality.
Chinese Herbal formulas used in the treatment of male infertility have a strong action on male gonads, which has been confermed by modern research these herbs have been shown to have a androgenic effect, increase in semen production, increased sperm count and improvement in sperm mobility.
Sperm take around 3 months to be produced this means that treatment will need to be done weekly for 12 weeks, there after a sperm test is needed to see if further treatment is required.
Research on Acupuncture and Sperm Quality
40 men with unexplained sperm abnormalities (oligospermia, asthenospermia, or teratozoospermia) were studied. 28 of the men (70%) received acupuncture twice weekly for five weeks.The semen samples from both groups were quantitatively analyzed by transmission electron microscopy. After acupuncture, there was a statistically significant increase in the percentage and number of sperm, and improvement in overall morphology of the sperm without defects seen in the total ejaculates.
Lifestyle Factors
Avoidance of Smoking.
Avoidance of Recreational drugs.
Reduction of Alcohol intake.
Adequate Relaxation and Rest.
Quality Seep.
Moderate Regular Exercise
Avoid over Exercising.
Reduce Stress.
Avoid eating unnatural processed foods.
Keep your Testes cool, wear only loose fitting under wear, no bike shorts or using a lap top on your lap, avoid hot spars or saunas.
Nutritional supplements that may be helpful
Vitamin C – 200—1000 mg per day, Protects sperm from oxidative damage
Zinc 30 – 240 mg per day, Improves both sperm count and motility
L-Arginine Up to 4 grams a day for 3 months, Needed to produce sperm
L-Carnitine 3-4 gram a day for 4 months,Necessary for normal functioning sperm
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) 10mg per day, Increase sperm count and motility
Vitamin E 100-200 IU per day, Necessary for healthy sperm
If you would like to make an appointment or if you require more information you may email us at info@taupoacupuncture.co.nz
This page was last updated on the 13/11/2021