The sperm count is determined through a semen analysis. In a semen analysis, the number of sperm, shape of the sperm, and sperm motility are checked. These factors are essential for testing male infertility.
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Can my sperm count in the semen analysis vary due to the Aswagandha tablets?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent a semen analysis today, and the results showed severe oligospermia with the sperm concentration of 1 million per 1 mL. The total sample was 2 mL. I have had stomach issues for the past two days. I have passed stools three to four times over the past two days. I take Ashwaga... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I checked your report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The reports state that you have low sperm concentration. There are many reasons for low concentration. I have listed them below. Varicocele occurs due to the sw... Read Full »
Is there any concerning issue in my sperm analysis report?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. I am healthy and no problem with my sexual life. We had problems conceiving. I tried for the last three to four months but failed. So I recently had my sperm analysis. Kindly explain my report. I also have acid reflux for a few years. I drink a lot of water at ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your report looks normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). No need to worry. Are you on any continuous medication? If you are not on any medication, you can use tablet Carni-Q twice daily after food and tablet Ascazin 50 mg twice a day after food for ... Read Full »
Is there a chance that a diabetic father affects his baby's health?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 51 year old man and my wife is 28 year old. I would like to have a baby. I have normal sex life. I have been having diabetes for the last 8 years (hereditary). No BP or heart problem. Occasionally, I have kidney stone issue. I do not smoke or drink. I have a few questions: What are... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting your query. See if you have a normal erection and ejaculating normally, then I do not recommend any tests unless you have been trying for a baby for the past one year and there has been no result. In that case first get semen analysis with culture... Read Full »
I have asthenoteratozoospermia. Will I be able to become a father?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old married man. I had cryptorchidism, and so had removal of testes in childhood. Now I am married. And recently I had gone for semen analysis, which shows asthenoteratozoospermia, the sperm count of 20 millions and few pus cells. Will I be able to become a father or sho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If both the testes were removed or a single one? Your sperm count is normal when it is more than 15 million, you have an infection, so do blood sugar PP and semen culture and sensitivity test. What is motility percentage? Meanwhile keep away from heat, chemical, and ... Read Full »
Does 62% of abnormal sperm indicate infertility?
Query: Hi doctor, My sperm analysis report shows 62% abnormal spermatozoa. Is it something to worry? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be due to infection, smoking, alcohol, chemicals, pollutants and excessive heat exposure. If you have any of these, then remove that. What is the count and motility? Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old unmarried male. Over the last few months my sperm looks watery whenever I ejaculate. Will it create any problem? Also my erection is not like earlier. Kindly advise me doctor. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. The fluid that male organ secrete during ejaculation is called semen. Semen is a visible liquid. It contains millions of invisible microscopic male counterpart of female eggs called sperms. It does not matter if your semen is more... Read Full »
I feel like my sperm count is less, and semen comes out too soon while having arousal. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I masturbated during my teenage period. Now, I am 24 years old, and I feel like my sperm count is less than usual, and semen comes out too soon while having arousal and in a frequent manner. Can this problem be cured through any remedies? Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are many reasons for premature ejaculation. Stressful work such as night duties and 24-hour jobs. Diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid issue affect premature ejaculation. Control of your blood sugar, blood pressure, and thyroid hormo... Read Full »
I am sharing the semen analysis report of my husband. Please explain.
Query: Hello doctor, I am attaching semen analysis reports of my husband. Kindly review. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The semen analysis shows the absence of fructose in the seminal fluid ejaculate, which indicates blockage of the vas deferens. It is required for metabolism and motility of sperm... Read Full »
I am 69 year old and my sperm count is less. What can be done to increase the quality?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 69 years old male with 184 lb and 6’1" in height. For three years, my volume averaged 0.5 ml antegrade and 1.5 ml retrograde, motility 8 to 17 %, concentration 25 to 80 million. In the past two years, the volume has been 0.2 ml, concentration 20 to 30 million, motility either 0 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The causes for retrograde ejaculation can be many rights from drug abuse, chronic conditions like diabetes, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, or any prostatic surgery or medications. They can be evaluated in detail, and the cause can be identified and treated ... Read Full »
How do I increase my sperm count and motility?
Query: Hello doctor, How to increase sperm count? I had a sperm examination test. The sperm count and mobility of sperm are very low. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have to rule out the underlying cause for low sperm count and motility. For that, you need to investigate further with serum testosterone estimation, serum prolactin estimation, USG testis to rule out varicocele, etc., like investigation as per need. Smoking and ... Read Full »