Tips for getting pregnant with low sperm count

Read this informative piece by IVF experts of the best IVF center in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World on how to get pregnant with low sperm count.

It becomes difficult in getting pregnant if the male partner has low sperm count, which is also known as oligospermia. However, with the right treatment approach, becoming parents is possible. IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World share an article on evidence-based tips and options to improve chances of conception.

“At Gunjan IVF World, we have a very high success rate of treating men with low sperm count. We have a great track record of achieving successful pregnancies in cases where the male partners have had low sperm count,” stated Dr. Gunjan Gupta, well-known gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Founder & Director of Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic in Indirapuram. Gunjan IVF World has three other highly advanced IVF centres at Janakpuri, Noida and Meerut and is also the three times winner of North India’s best IVF clinic chain award by Economic Times. Here’s what we suggest our patients to improve their chances of conception.

Natural and lifestyle modification that can help

Optimise the timing of intercourse: IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World state that it is extremely important to track ovulation carefully through basal body temperature, LH kits, or apps. Couples are advised to have intercourse during the fertile window, mainly the day before and the day of ovulation. Having an intercourse every 2-3 days can help replenish sperm count.

Improving sperm health: “We advise our patients especially the male partner to avoid saunas, hot tub baths or wearing of tight underwear. Men planning to start a family should quit smoking, recreational drugs and limit alcohol intake. Not just that, we advise them to reduce stress as high stress can impair hormone levels which might impact sperm production and quality,” mentioned Dr. Garima Sharma, Centre In-Charge & Consultant of Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Janakpuri.

Diet and supplements: The right diet intake and consumption of supplements can do wonders when it comes to sperm health. Antioxidants like Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10, Folate, L-carnitine, Omega-3 fatty acids help in improving sperm quality.

Medical support and fertility treatments

Semen analysis: This test is extremely crucial as it provides complete information about sperm count, sperm motility, morphology and volume.

Treating the underlying condition: Low sperm count could be an outcome of many underlying health conditions like varicocele, hormonal imbalances, infections, genetic anomalies, medications or anabolic steroid usage. Treating these first is necessary.

Fertility treatments to consider: The most common treatments to consider includes Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) which works best if sperm count is slightly low with good motility. The other treatment that is widely used in In- Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) coupled with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) in cases of moderate to severe male infertility.

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