How to Increase Sperm Count and the Chance of Conception

Having a low sperm count is a common cause of infertility among couples who are trying to get pregnant. If the woman's ovaries, eggs, and uterus are healthy, yet a couple cannot conceive, then there is most likely an issue with the man's reproductive health. Low sperm count can be treated with hormones and medication prescribed by a doctor. There are also natural remedies that help keep sperm count high, and sperm cells in top form.

(1) If you are a smoker, the easiest way to boost sperm cell count is to stop smoking. Prolonged smoking decreases the amount of oxygen available in the blood, which in turn has a negative impact on sperm production. Moreover, the carcinogens in tobacco products can cause high rates of deformed sperm. Most defective sperm cannot swim far enough to reach the egg, and the few that do cannot produce viable embryos.

(2) Reduce your intake of alcohol. Alcohol slows down many processes in the body, including sperm production.

(3) Increase your testosterone levels. If you have extremetly low T levels, it is best to undergo hormone therapy with medication. However, if your T levels are only moderately low, you can easily increase testosterone with two simple techniques: losing body fat, and increasing muscle mass.

Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and weight lifting raise testosterone levels, which in turn helps the testes produce more and healthier sperm.

(5) Allow the sperm build up in your system by having fewer ejaculations outside the womb, that is, avoid excessive masturbation.

(6) Stay well-hydrated and eat plenty of protein. Water and protein are necessary to produce seminal fluids, the substance that nourishes the sperm and provides lubrication for intercourse.

To mitigate the effects of low sperm count, penetrate more deeply when you ejaculate inside a woman. This will bring the sperm closer to the egg so that they do not have to swim as far. Many sperm die en route to the egg because of the distance, but deeper penetration minimizes this risk.