Increasing Low Sperm Count and Improving Male Fertility…

Low sperm count and infertility in men is more prevalent than most couples think. There is an equal chance that male factor infertility can be the cause of not getting pregnant as much as a fertility issue being with the woman.

If you know you have low sperm count and are looking for a male infertility solution, then read the seven steps below. If you are not sure if you have low sperm count, go and get tested. My husband got tested and he says it was easy and private. We got the results in two days. And all I can say about the results is these herbs and supplements work!

Protect Your Fertility and Sperm Health

The causes of low sperm count and male infertility are many, but a many of them we do have control over and you can reduce your exposure to them.

Here is a list of the top culprits which many have been shown through studies to be the cause of low sperm count and male infertility.

EMF’s – Electromagnetic frequencies (EMF’s) have been shown through studies to lower sperm count due to the heating of the testicles from the EMF’s. Do not keep your cell phone in your pocket and do not place your laptop computer on your lap.

Cigarette smoking – Smoking damages the sperm. Period. The good news is the damage done from smoking can be reversed… As long as you quit smoking.

Pesticides and hormones in foods – The pesticides found on produce and the hormones added to the dairy and meat have a HUGE effect on men’s hormonal balance. Pesticides mimic estrogens in the body while the added hormones to meat and dairy are actual hormones (like estrogen) you do not want in your system.

Soy foods – Soy foods mimic estrogens in the body also. As a man these xenohormones can match up with the receptor sites that testosterone is supposed to go. And create hormonal havoc.

Alcohol- In a study of men with poor sperm quality, excessive alcohol consumption was associated with decrease in the number of normal sperm.

Plastics – When plastics are heated they release xenohormones which mimic estrogen in the body.

Briefs/ boxers – The testicles need to keep the sperm at a healthy temperature (which is less then the bodies temperature). Tight underwear like briefs can keep the testicles from being able to hang and regulate there temperature. (Plus women like boxers on men more anyways)

Hot tubs/ bike riding – This again is to help keep the integrity of the sperm by allowing the testicles to regulate the temperature.

Stress – Stress can have a big impact on hormonal balance.

Get Tested

I already mentioned making sure you know the facts. If you have been trying to get pregnant for more than a year. BOTH of you should go and get tested. There are over the counter sperm tests available (and we have tried them) but they are hard to read. Go to the doctor and get a test done.

The results of a good test would be a sperm count of 20 million plus sperm.

Not so good would be less than 20 million sperm. But don’t worry this guide can help men with sperm count, morphology, and motility

You Are What You Eat

Diet has a big impact on sperm health. How could it not. What you are eating today is impacting the sperm that will be swimming 3 months from now.

Study findings show a range of 42 to 76 days from the time of sperm production to ejaculation in normal men.

So the changes that you make today are impacting the sperm you will be using two to three months from now. So that is the amount of time it will take for the herbs and supplements to have there effects.

Balance Your Hormones

Hormone imbalance is not just something that is reserved for women only. Men can also have imbalanced hormones.

Hormones play a large roll in semen production and men’s fertility. One of the main hormones being testosterone.

Many of the fertility challenges men face can be linked to two main culprits, hormonal imbalance or environmental toxins. The Men’s Fertility Cleanse uses whole herbs and green superfoods to help the body cleanse itself of toxins and excess hormones.

Due to our modern lifestyles and many of the culprits mentioned above, men’s hormones can become imbalanced.

There are pollutants that “mimic” estrogens (xenohormones) in the body which means less testosterone. Excess estrogen in men produces erectile dysfunction, low/lack libido, low sperm count, and lowered production of seminal fluid.

These xenohormones can come from:
-soy foods
-pesticides on food
-hormones added to dairy and meat
-plastics

Here are 5 easy steps to balancing your hormones:

1. Reduce your exposure to xenohormones

2. Eat only organic meats and dairy

3. Do not eat soy foods.

4. Cleanse the body of excess hormones and toxins. This can be done with a Male Fertility Cleanse

5. Eat lots of fiber and cruciferous vegetables. These vegetables contain a special element that helps the body to rid itself of excess estrogens. You can also take the supplement DIM to have the same effects.

Take Supporting Herbs

These traditional herbal tonics have been shown through studies and hundreds of years of use to help men have healthier sperm and increased fertility.

Most of these herbs are adaptogen which help to nourish the endocrine system so all of the hormones are working properly. For best results use these herbs for at least 3 – 6 months.

Maca - Men who use Maca have been shown to have an increase in libido and healthy sperm.

Tribulus – Tribulus helps to increase testosterone in the body. It has been proven tribulus terrestris can increase the amount of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) produced by the body’s pituitary gland. LH stimulates the testes to secret the male hormone testosterone.

Panax Ginseng – Studies have shown that ginseng helps to increase sperm counts, motility and quality of sperm.

All of these herbs can be found in the male herbal blend Male Performance.

Nutrients Necessary for Healthy Sperm

Another necessary component of an effective men’s fertility program is to get all the necessary nutrients needed for healthy sperm and balanced hormones.

The Male Factor Formula kit contains all the nutrients, amino acids, and herbs to help support healthy sperm production.

Here are the nutrients specifically needed for men’s fertility health:

Zinc- Having a zinc deficiency can actually reduce testosterone levels. And for men with low testosterone zinc raised testosterone and increases fertility.

Folic acid – New research suggests that folic acid can boost sperm health. Men with low levels of folate had increased risks for sperm that contained too little or too many chromosomes. If an egg is fertilized with one of these abnormal sperm it could result in a birth defect such as downs syndrome, or an increase in miscarriage.

B12- Has been shown to increase sperm counts.

vitamin c – Vitamin C protects sperm from oxidative damage. It will help to increase the quality of sperm in smokers and rescues sperm agglutination (when they clump together).

l-carnitine – It is a necessary nutrient for sperm cells to function normally. In studies supplementing with L-carnitine helps to normalize sperm motility in men with low sperm quality.

CoQ10 – Acts as an antioxidant protecting the sperm cells from damage. Studies have shown a connection between coQ 10 levels and sperm health. COQ10 has also been shown to increase sperm motility.

Buy Male Fertility Kits

The Male Factor Formula Kit contains everything men need to get started to help increase their sperm health, sperm count, and motility. For best results use these supplements for at least 3 – 6 months.

Included in the Male Factor Formula Kit…

Maca
Men who use Maca have been shown to have an increase in libido and healthy sperm*.

Tribulus
Tribulus helps to increase testosterone in the body. It has been proven tribulus terrestris can increase the amount of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) produced by the body’s pituitary gland. LH stimulates the testes to secret the male hormone testosterone.

Men’s Multivitamin
The 100% whole food multivitamin contains all the nutrients you need on a daily basis plus specific nutrients needed for healthy sperm.

L-Carnitine
It is a necessary nutrient for sperm cells to function normally. In studies supplementing with L-carnitine helps to normalize sperm motility in men with low sperm quality.

CoQ10
Acts as an antioxidant protecting the sperm cells from damage. Studies have shown a connection between coQ 10 levels and sperm health.

Have Sex at The Right Time

There is a right time to have sex to optimize your chances of conception and to give sperm an extra boost.

Here are some fertility/sex tips:

-Know her cycle- Know when she is ovulating. Become interested in knowing the timing of her fertility cycle. If she does not know, find out when her period is. Roughly 12 -14 days after the first day of her period is when she may ovulate. This is a ruff estimate because women are all different in there cycles. Some other signs that she is ovulating is she is way more interested in sex and she has some cervical mucous equivalent to egg whites. You can learn more about fertility charting here.

Timing is everything. You will not want to have sex 2 -3 days before ovulation so that your sperm supply is built up.

-Use sperm friendly lubrication.

- Don’t have sex standing up. This makes it harder for the sperm to reach the cervix.

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