sperm count is very low - #21597
My sperm count is very low. I am 48 years old. I have one child (14 years old) and I want to plan for another baby. My sperm count is very low. I am 48 years old. I have one child (14 years old) and I want to plan for another baby.
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Thanks for sharing this. At age 48,the sperm count may fall due to age and stress factor, also nutritition. Many men successfully conceive in their late 40s and 50s. It may take more time and focus, but with the right 1Ayurvedic & Natural Supplements and panchakarma therapies like basti you can achieve it I am sharing some home remedies - 1.Diet for Fertility Add- dry frits or dry frit milk shakes twice a day #Warm milk with ghee and saffron at bed time # fresh fruits especially banana and pomegranate 2. Lifestyle & Timing
Avoid heat near groin: no hot water baths, avoid laptop on lap
Sleep: Ensure 7–8 hours quality sleep (testosterone peaks during sleep)
Exercise: Brisk walk or yoga 30 mins/day boosts fertility hormones
Sexual timing: Target ovulation window of your partner (Day 12–18 of her cycle) 4. Test to Consider (If Not Done Recently)
Hormonal panel: FSH, LH, Testosterone, Prolactin
Scrotal ultrasound: To rule out varicocele or obstruction Do consult a fertility ayurved expert for this for therapies.
Can you go for semen analysis??? If yes what is your sperm count???
Avoid addiction if any. Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Count plus granules 15gms twice with milk. Cap.Semento 2-0-2
Panchkarma for detoxification Aswagandha leham two spoons with warm milk two times a day Silajeet vati two times a day after meals High protein diet
Maintain your diet and lifestyle properly to increase the sperm count Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, potato, cold beverages, more intake of tea or coffee, avoid addiction if any Maintain proper sleep timings Do exercise regularly Do yoga regularly Do pranayama atleast 15 mins daily Do dyaan daily Take tab Ashwagandha 1 tid after food Kapikacchu choorna 1tsp with milk If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of Virechana karma or Uttara basti or yapana basti
Amrtaprasa ghrita 1tsp with milk everyday night Makaradwaja gutika 1-0-1 Ashwagandha avaleha 1tsp daily morning Gokshuradi guggulu 1-0-1
Perform baddhakonasana, janunshirasssasana and Surya namaskar daily
Cap ashwashila 1-0-1 after food with water Youvan gold 0-0-1 after food with water Daily exercise and intake of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables
Please mention you recent semen analysis report
1.Indukantham Kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food. 2.Spermakot granules 1tsp twice daily after food 3.Aswaganda churnam 1tsp at bedtime with warm milk
1. Narasimha rasyana 1 tsp korninv empty stomach 2. Stresscom 1-0-1 after food 3. Madankameshwar rasa 1 tsp at bed time follwed by warm milk
Namaste A well balanced diet, regualar yoga or exercise is much needed Also maintaing emotional balance too You can have Panchakarma Therapy initially Then proceeds with internal medicines Like 1)Aswagandha choornam 1 tsp with milk daily 2)Kapikacchu choornam 1 tsp with honey daily 3)Manibhadra lehyam 1 tsp ,bedtime
A more personalised treatment will be effective and suggest you to visit nearby ayurvedic practioner .
Tab. Tentex Forte 1 tab twice a day after food Ashwagandha + Safed musali + Gokshura churna 1.5 tea spoon early morning Chavanprasham 2-3 tea spoon early morning Avoid pungent, spicy food
Hello Shailendra
U have OLIGOSPERMIA ( Low Sperm Count)
AYURVEDIC MEDICINES
• Cap.Semento Forte 1 -0-1 After Food • Count Plus Granules 2 Tsf -0-2 Tsf Night After Food Preferably with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Milk
DO’S - Highly Nutritious Diet Prefer Alkaline All Leafy Vegetables Fruits Dry Fruits Fibers Millets Pulses Salads Milk Products Surya Namaskar Dhyan Meditation Rest Good Sleep
DON’TS:- All Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Fast Foods Maida Bakery Stress Sedentary Bad lifestyles Addictions etc
Regards
Dr Arun Desai
God Bless You 😊🙏
Take only youvamamrit vati 2-2 after meal Beejpusti ras 2-2 aftermeal
First you have to do body detoxification,reduce weight if you are obese ,drop using alcohol,smoking drugs ,soft drinks. Add more antioxidants to diet ,proper exercises,check your blood levels for glucose levels, cholesterol
Drink coriander crushed water on empty stomach Avipathi choornam 1-2tsp with milk at night for one week After that start aswangadha capsule 1-1-1after food,countplus granules 3tsp twice daily after food with milk Sparant gold capsule 1 capsule twice daily after food Add leafy vegetables to diet ,cut down spicy fried masala grilled items Stay hydrated
Kalyanaghrtam,phalasarpis take internal… ashwagandha lehyam shilajit bhasmam helpful
Yavuanamrita vati Ashwagandha caps 1 tab twice daily after food with milk
Low sperm count, especially at the age of 48, is a concern that can often be addressed with careful management and often lifestyle alterations. Ayurveda focuses on optimizing the overall health of the body, improving ojas (vital energy), and ensuring a balance in the doshas, particularly Vata and Pitta, which are often implicated in issues of fertility.
Firstly, understanding Agni or digestive fire is essential in Ayurveda. Enhancing your digestive power can play a major role in improving the quality of sperm. Begin by adopting a light yet nourishing diet, rich in ghee, whole grains like millets and barley, and incorporate warm spices such as ginger and black pepper to stoke the digestive fire. Ensure meals are fresh, cooked, and consumed warm; avoid heavy, oily or processed foods, which might aggravate digestive problems.
Incorporating specific herbs such as Ashwagandha and Shatavari may be beneficial. Ashwagandha, known as a rejuvenator in Ayurveda, can help enhance vigor and vitality; 500 mg capsule twice daily could be a good starting point. Shatavari can help balance the hormones and improve reproductive health, recommended at around 1 tsp with milk daily in the evening. Preparing a decoction of Shilajit, taken in the specified dose by your healthcare provider, can also be good for increasing sperm count.
Regular exercise plays a vital part in maintaining overall health, but it’s important to avoid excessive strain as it may deplete ojas. Try moderate activities like brisk walking or yoga, particularly focusing on poses that enhance reproductive health like Sarvangasana or Padmasana.
Stress management is crucial. Practice mindfulness or meditation daily. Chanting mantras or pranayama can help to calm the mind and balance the nervous system, indirectly supporting reproductive health.
It’s also wise to cut back on alcohol and smoking, as they can significantly impact sperm quality and overall health. Ensure adequate hydration, aiming for at least 8 glasses of water a day.
Consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare provider before beginning any new treatments or remedies, especially if you’re taking other medications or have additional medical concerns. Fertility requires both partners’ health and involvement, so discussing these plans together and fostering a supportive environment is also essential for success.

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