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Well the doctor more or less has said that there is no solution to this!!!
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SC, yes he told the guy to go right to IVF right? Is that based on his examination and his determination for the cause of the low count? Some docs will do that, just send the couple for IVF because in the majority of cases the low count is not treatable. But thats not ALL cases yeah? So the doc needs to let the guy know what the problem is. And if the doc didnt do physical exams/tests to see if there is something like vasoconstriction, he didnt do his job well. I mean, if theres a varicose vein blocking up the tubes, its a very very simple thing to correct. There are other correctable things too, like endocrine imbalances. No amount of homeopathy will fix a vasoconstriction and its highly unlikely to fix an endocrine problem yeah? If he had mumps as a child, its possible that he will ever be able to produce more sperm since it damages that ability. Once he gets to the root of the issue, he'll have a better idea of whether or not homeopathy is an option. Its a very tough thing to go thru, my prayers go to this couple.
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no as far as i know...the doctor only supplied the ivf route and didnt even mention any causes or treatments!!!
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He should either go to a different doc or ask for the simple tests that will tell him the reason why his count is low. A different doc might be the way to go since this one is just jumping right to IVF without even looking for the underlying cause (which many docs do but I dont think thats responsible medicine....just my opinion!) But IVF turns out to be the only answer in many cases so the doc is probably just trying to save them time and heartache.
I have something to say about male infertility issues, but no research has been conducted in this area as yet. Research studies are not trustworthy anyway, because most of the time they are just skewed statistics and are funded by companies that just need a research study to support their agenda (marketing).
Moving on to the main point, I strongly believe that electromagnetic radiations from computer monitors and laptops are interfering with the hormonal system of human beings. Hormones are a very very delicate and intricate system. Minor changes in lifestyle can change their structure and function to a huge extent.
The male hormone testosterone is required in its free form to perform its function i.e reproduction, development of lean muscle mass, bone strength, libido, energy production, etc. However when testosterone changes its structure (for whatever reason) it gets attached to protein and becomes useless. Protein attached hormone cannot enter the cell Also, Once protein get attached to the free testosterone, the hormone can react with the enzyme aromatase and get converted into estrogen (Yes estrogen, the female hormone).
Decline of free testosterone and increase in estrogen in men can result in male infertility, ED, low enegy, low libido, low sperm count, lack of lean muscle mass, fat deposition, development of breast tissue, depression, and plenty of other subtle but critical changes.
Men worldwide (especially developed countries) are experiencing early onset of low testosterone levels. The main culprit has not been identified yet. But I believe that electromagnetic radiations have a lot to do with it. It will take some time and genuine research to reach any conclusion, but in the meantime you can save yourself from becoming a pharmaceutical and technological guinea pig. Try to stay away from radiations as much as you can. The electromagnetic radiations from Computers, cell phones, remote controls, cord less phones, blue tooth devices are “thought to be” very weak, but as I said earlier it requires genuine research without any agenda to prove anything. It may a take a long time.
Also, get your (or the couple’s in this scenario) free and total testosterone tested. If its on the lower end of the scale, then that’s something to work on. Don’t resort to testosterone replacement therapy, pills or steroid injections. They are more detrimental then the actual problem. Treat the problem at the root rather than the symptoms. You can also consult an experienced naturopathic physician about your bloodwork. He can recommend herbal concotions and lifestyle changes to combat hormonal issues.
Something interesting to read about electromagnetic radiations When Computers Attack - Radiation
The female hormone estrogen is reacting with the radiations in very much the same way, but unless there is some money involved in proving the detrimental effects, the companies that carry-out the research will never pay attention in this direction. Ha ahhh (Sigh)
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Just want to know is there any way to fix this low sperm thing? A change of lifestyle, eating more fruit and veg. taking multivitamins,goats milk,cherry tomatoes?
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I dont know if this helps, but I think for couples who are having difficulty conceiving, they tell them to do it maximum every second day, to increase their sperm count
Also I read the following in What to Expect When You're Expecting:
- The better your nutrition, the healthier your sperm and the more easily you'll conceive
- Keep your sperm healthy by getting enough nutrients, especially vitamin C, E, D, zinc, folic acid and calcium
- When testicles become overheated, it can reduce sperm count. So dont keep your laptop on your lap and also avoid hot tubs, saunas, as well as tight jeans and briefs
- Wear protective gear during rough sports (hockey, football, soccer, baseball, horseback riding etc)
- Smoking reduces sperm count
- Limit exposure to things with high lead count (like in paintsm glue, varnishes, pesticides, chemicals etc) as they can interfere with male fertility
Hope this helps inshallah. I didnt read the whole thread, so I hope this is relevant
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So we all agree that maybe a better diet, some exercise might be helpful in sperm count. This should be tried before anything else!
Thank you all for participated in this thread !
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Thank you. As you can imagine it is a trying time for the couple!
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I think i speak on behalf of everyone here when i say ... Goodluck, and hope it goes well for you.
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go ahead and do it....maybe someone will come across it and post something that may actually help! you never know...........
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For examination/diagnosis certainly hi tech innovative techniques plays major role like XRay/MRI etc but for treatment i have heard hundred's of poeple saying dietary and herbal is the best solution. We dont know the severe affects of antibiotics and highly cost medicines which doc give us. No doubt in certain cases like injuries/operations antibiot. workd very well but for general disability, weakness,long term treatment herbal/dietary should be the preference. I remeber even for a mild throat infection 3 day course of Erythrocin(salt erythromycin 250 mg) produce intense heat in the liver,lack of appetite and stomach disorders. Thats why i given StoneCold the refernce of herbal/diaetary expert and hope it woulkd work fine for him.
Regards
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Indeed that is popular perception....that to go the homopathic/unani route before trying anything else!!!
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SC, that can work very well in some cases - like mild infection, mild hormonal imbalance and likely even sperm count improvement. The thing here is that this guy needs to increase his count about 75 TIMES. This is major here. I really think it would be nothing short of a miracle, its just not going to happen. I hate to say it but it is a waste of time to go the homeopathy route in a case like this. They'd end up wasting at least 6 months maybe more. The guy needs to face it head-on, find out the cause and take things from there.
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but herbal route is much much shorter,powerful and effective than homeopath boring long route.
Regards
If there were herbal treatments that could increase sperm counts by a factor of 75 there would be no need for IVF. It would be monumental news. Sorry, I can see homeopathy or herbal remedies increasing a count by perhaps 5 or 10 percent. But Double? Triple? 75 times? Not gonna happen. And I really feel for this guy because unless its something simple like vasoconstriction then he’s wasting time and not facing the sad, hard reality of the situation.
I really do feel bad here, like I’m raining on the parade. But having worked in the field of infertility and having gone thru it myself, I’ve met so many people who put their faith in these homeopathic and herbal remedies, paid so much in money, time and hope only to be crushed when after months and months they find that it didnt work. Its devastating. And I would spare even my worst enemy from going thru it.
If there were herbal treatments that could increase sperm counts by a factor of 75 there would be no need for IVF. It would be monumental news. Sorry, I can see homeopathy or herbal remedies increasing a count by perhaps 5 or 10 percent. But Double? Triple? 75 times? Not gonna happen. And I really feel for this guy because unless its something simple like vasoconstriction then he's wasting time and not facing the sad, hard reality of the situation.
I really do feel bad here, like I'm raining on the parade. But having worked in the field of infertility and having gone thru it myself, I've met so many people who put their faith in these homeopathic and herbal remedies, paid so much in money, time and hope only to be crushed when after months and months they find that it didnt work. Its devastating. And I would spare even my worst enemy from going thru it.
Actually Mama we people living in east have some sort of believe in mysticism/rohaniyat/spirtual miracle also. May be living in West it may be a little surprise for you but i and many people here belive that pious/good people dua/prayer/treatment succeed where all modern/new tech results and reports fail. For example in Religion section of Maulana Akram Awan thread , youtube video revealed about cancer patients declared at the brink of death by specialists even after 5 years enjoying normal life with prayers/duas/Allah's grace whatsover u say it. Quran also tells us Allah blessed Ibrahim with a son when he was about 93 and his wife about 80 i think when he made dua to Allah.Muslim history is full of such incidents lwhere kings got sons when they went to some saint and asked for his dua.So point is i do belive in medical science but some things are above medic science thats belive in Allah ,His powers, prayers, dua of some verry pious men/hakeem and shifa in his hands and above mentioned man has same qualities by grace of Allah. He is a close friend of Maulana Tariq Jameel , very famous islamic orator and i do believe where medical science fails , duas and medicine of some wali/saint of Allah succeed :)
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Yes I have read of some of these miracles and am sure that in some cases, it actually works. Personally, I'd not put all my eggs in that particular basket...I'm a comp sci person - want and need proof etc...but I DO have respect fo those miraculous occurrences. Yet,,,they are few and far between. When you need an increase to the tune of 75 times...IDK, I think I'd go for proven science rather than prayer, hope and faith in some scientifically unproven treatment or method. Its entirely up to the couple goijg thru it of course but heck, I personally went thru it and if it were not for medical science, I would not be "mama of 3" today. God/Allah gave us the ability to acheive and overcome insufficiencies. I took advantage of this and I hope that this couple does too.
Again, going the IVF route would be dealing with the symptoms, not the actual problem. That’s what conventional medicine is all about. It concentrates on finding and treating symptoms, which in most cases do more harm then good. Because symptoms are there for a reason, it helps in identifying the problem. When you treat the symptoms, you are only dealing with the problem superficially. It’s like you have a nail stuck in your hand, and you keep taking pain medications to suppress the pain, but never attempt to take the nail out or taking ibuprofen for headache and never trying to find out what actually caused the headache. Having said all that, I do believe that IVF is the quickest and most efficient route in treating the "symptom" The problem? Not so much.
I am gonna go little off-topic here. I have a sudden urge to write something about naturopathic medicine, I am gonna give in to the temptation.
Naturopathic medicine (AKA hikmat) is a holistic approach to a health condition. Naturopathic physicians study the human body and their relationship with the environment in a much more elaborate way. It's of no wonder that good naturopathic physicians in America can be counted on fingers. Naturopathy is thousands of years old (maybe as old as life on earth), conventional or mainstream medicine has been into practice for hardly 100 years, and they are still experimenting. Every few days you hear about some medicine getting recalled for its irreversible side-effects. Traditional Chinese medicine, ayurvedic medicine, Yunani medicine, traditional European medicine, botanical medicine, homeopathy, reflexology are all branches of naturopathy.
I will give you an example of how the course of treatment would differ in two settings
If you go to a regular doctor for indigestion or stomach infection, he would most prolly give you antibiotics, some over the counter medications. If your condition persists, he’d recommend some intense testing, x-rays, blood work, endoscopy, scans and more antibiotics.
Giving antibiotic for stomach infection is so absurd, it’s almost laughable. Antibiotic = antibacterial. It kills all bad bacteria in your gut, but in doing so it does not spare the good bacteria. Lack of healthy gut bacteria probably initiated the infection on the first place.
If you go to a naturopathic physician, the discussion would be somewhat along these lines
Look, You have to eat slowly, chew thoroughly, eat peacefully, eat in a good mood and good company. Eating is a sacred act, don’t rush it, and make a connection with your food. Avoid drinking cold water before after and during your meal, the digestive enzymes work at a specific temperature. Cold water inhibits the enzymes. You also have to inoculate good bacteria in your digestive system, eat food with live cultures in it, like yogurt, unpasteurized butter milk, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar, etc. Stomach is the nucleus of Good health, longevity, vitality, energy, endurance. Everything starts from stomach. Select foods that are whole, seasonal and local. Then he would recommend some concoction to strengthen your digestive system like fennel tincture, or crushed fennel, mint, and cumin mixed with honey, or ginger glyceride. If you have an infection, he would give you some herbs that only target the harmful bacteria, not the healthy gut bacteria, for example, oregano, basil tincture, or oregano essential oil.
I don’t have any agenda behind promoting naturopathic medicine. I just feel this unexplainable urge to get the word out.
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well i guess only time will tell for this particular lad. I wish him well no matter what course he may choose...
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I really enjoyed reading it,very informative and touching. Certainly nature and naturopathic are the best as we cannot go against Nature.
LOL, really its a great joy to have children after some insufficiencies :).If you dont mind can you plz. tell that have you also gone through the same IVF route ?