Overcome Male Infertility -Sperm abnormality

Please note that all Articles are for information and education only, please consult with your doctor before applying- Kyle J. Norton

Infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. I have spent much of our time to discuss the female infertility and unexplained causes of female infertility in previous series; we will focus the infertility on the other partner-male infertility. In reality, approximate about 90% of male infertility are as result of sperm abnormalities. Sperm abnormality is defined as a condition of low sperm count and/or poor sperm quality.

I. In Conventional PerspectiveA. Risk factor1. Sexual transmitted DiseasesMost bacteria infect the reproductive system through unprotected sexual intercourse and are happened mostly to women and men with several partners.

2. Age

When a man get older the levels of testosterone start to drop and the levels of the by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosteronescausing, leading to many problems such as erectile and abnormal sperm production.

3. LifestyleA good living lifestyle may be helpful for preventing diseases and preserve health but times the good living lifestyle also a cause of hormone imbalance, leading to lower sperm count and/or low sperm quality.

4. Environment effectsLong-term exposure to certain types of toxins and chemicals (such as herbicides and pesticides) due to occupation may increase the risk of hormone imbalance that affects the function of testicle, leading reduce sperm count and/or sperm quality.

5. VaricoceleVaricocele is an enlarged varicose vein in the spermatic cord that connects to the testicle. It can effect the sperm condition as it raises the testicular temperature.

6. Sluggish liverLiver is important for regulating the balance of essential fatty acid. Our daily today contains more meats and high levels of saturated fat and trans fat which interfere the liver function, leading to over production of certain hormone disrupting normal function of male reproductive organ such as low sperm count, erectile dysfunction.

7. Medical conditionCertain medical condition can causes the reduction of sperm count and effecting the low quality sperm, such as any severe injury or major surgery, diabetes, HIV, etc.

B. Causes of sperm abnormalityCauses of sperm abnormality is still unknown, but expects suspect that it may be attributed to the followings:

1. HereditySperm abnormality may be inherited.

2. Testicular enzyme defectA congenital enzyme defect that interfere with normal process of the testes in sperm production as resulting of inability of the test in responding to hormone stimulation.

3. Immune systemImmune system plays an important role in fighting the forming of free radical and foreign invasion such as bacteria and virus. Any infection or allergic reaction in the body may cause over production of antibody leading to immune system attacking fetus and the sperm which interferes the sperm quality movement and sperm cervical invasion.

4. BikingBiking may be a healthy sport but biking off the mountain road it may injure the penis and cause the scrotum problem including lower sperm production and interfering with natural selection in the body. It is advice for people to take precaution to avoid swelling pain or damaging the reproductive system.

5. Medical conditionMedical condition such as azoospermia which reduces the level of sperm in his semen caused by blocking of the reproductive tract.

6. Hormone imbalanceHormone imbalance in a male can interfere with the production of testosterone, leading to low sperm count and/or low sperm quality.7. Etc.

C. Diagnosis of sperm abnormality1. Low Sperm Count (Oligospermia).Sperm count of that lower than 10 million per ml is considered as a factor that cause infertility of 10 -15 % of male population. Azoospermia is defined as a complete absence of sperm cells in the ejaculation. There also some case of which lower sperm count is caused by structure in the sperm passage. Although the volume of sperm is still in dispute as some experts may refer low sperm count of that less 20 millions per mL but agree that sperm count are varies widely overtime, even day.

2. Poor Sperm Motility (Asthenospermia)Poor sperm motility is defined as a condition of movement of sperm. Any movement that is not normal such as slow, not in a straight line, having

difficulty to invade the cervical mucus or penetrate the hard outer shell of the egg is considered as poor sperm motility. Experts suggest that over 50% of the sperm in any ejaculation should be motile and show forward movement.

3. Abnormal Sperm Morphology (Teratospermia)Sperm morphology is the study of the structure and shape of the sperm. In order to ensure the success in egg fertilization, sperm should have more than 50% of normal size, oval head and long tail.

D. TreatmentsIf the sperm abnormality is causes by structure problem as we mentioned in some other articles in series of overcome infertility, than surgery may be required. In other case, it can be effectively treated with the following;

1. Hormonal deficiencyIf the hormonal deficiency is the causes of low sperm abnormality and depending which hormones have effect the production of sperm, patient may be givena) Luteinizing hormone (LH)LH stimulates testosterone production from the interstitial cells of the testes.b) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)FSH stimulates testicular growth and enhances the production of an androgen-binding protein to sustain the maturing sperm cell.

2. Clomiphene citrateUsing Chomiphere citrate to treat mild sperm abnormalities in an attempt to improve the semen have been very controversy (Adverse effect of clomiphene citrate on sperm morphology. by Shanis B, Check JH, Bollendorf A. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine/Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1953195). and some clinic trails have shown no improvement in the rate of pregnancy with either placebo or clomiphene group.

3. Genetic defectThere is currently without any effective treatment for sperm abnormality caused by genetic defects. Artificial insemination may be the only possiblea) Intra cervical inseminationIntra cervical insemination( ICI) is defined as a advance technological infertility treatment by placing the male partner sperm directly into the female partner cervix, thereby increasing the chance of sperm swimming

through the uterus and into the Fallopian tube. ICI is less expensive than other artificial insemination and can be performed by your reproductive specialist at his or her office.

b )Intrauterine inseminationUnlike intra cervical insemination, intrauterine insemination (IUI) is defined as placing the warmed prepared sperm into the woman's uterus 2 -3 days before and after ovulation with the purpose of getting the sperm closer to the egg, thereby increasing the chance of fertilization.

c) Gamete intra Fallopian tube transfer (GIFT)Gamete intra fallopian tube (GIFT) is simple ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) technique and defined as placing the mature eggs at the far end of the Fallopian tube of the female partner together with the male partner sperm.

d) Zygote intra fallopian tube transferSimilar to Gamete intra fallopian tube (GIFT), Zygote intra fallopian tube transfer (ZIFT) is defined as placing the zogote (the fertilized but undivided egg) directly into the woman's fallopian tubes, in order to maximize the chance of fertility.

e) Tubal embryo transfer (TET)The operation is carried out as a day-case procedure under a general anesthesia with the use of medical laparoscopy. Unlike ZIFT, after the eggs are collected and allowed to fertilized with the male partner sperm, the zogotes are cultivated in the lab for 2 days and the embryos are replaced into the female partner fallopian tube.

f) Etc.

II. In traditional Chinese medicineTraditional Chinese medicine or TCM define the sperm abnormality is the condition of deficiency of yang and stagnation of qi, and generation of damp heat as well as the depletion of kidney jing.

A . Diagnosis of sperm abnormalityThe main causes of male infertility can be classifying into 2 categories:1) Deficiency of either kidney yang and yin that effect the production of sperm or reducing the sperm quality as well as affecting the function of the

Spleen, liver resulting in qi and blood stasis.

2) Damp heat accumulated in the lower jiao can also affect the quality of sperm as well.The main function of Chinese herbs are to harmonize the deficiency and excess, thus normalizing the function of organs in sperm production.

B. Causes of sperm abnormality1. Kidney yin deficiency1.1. DefinitionAccording to TCM kidney if vital to maintain a healthy reproduction system in men and women alike. Infertility caused by kidney yin deficiency including symptoms seminal emission, slow sperm mobility, low sperm count.

1.2. Causes of kidney yin deficiency1.2.1 .Unhealthy dietAs oppose to yang deficiency, It is caused by men who love to hot and spicy food leading to heat accumulation in the body causing yin deficiency.

1.2.2. External factorWorking in the hot environment causes the depletion of fluids in the body including the kidney leading abundant yang qi production.

1.2.3. Low sexual activityFrequent sexual activity increases the risk of yang deficiency, low sexual activity causes energy overly accumulation in the reproductive organ, leading to yin deficiency.

1.3. Effects of kidney yin deficiency1.3.1. Abnormal sperm productionIncreasing yang qi or temperature in the body interferes with the production and quality of sperm causing slow sperm mobility, low sperm count.

1.3.2. Seminal emissionSeminal emission is a pattern in which the semen of a man emits frequently without making sexual activities. Since older sperm are replaced by new sperm production every day. Low sexual activity ( no ejaculation for a

prolong period of time) causes abundant sperm in the reproductive organ, leading to seminal emission with low quality sperm being ejaculated.

2) Kidney yang deficiency2.1. DefinitionMen are considered kidney yang deficiency if they have symptom of low sexual desire, weak ejaculation, impotence, seminal emission, low sperm count, slow sperm mobility.

2.2. Causes2.2.1. Unhealthy dietAs we known, we live in the society, where everything we drink are mostly cold including milk. It has a danger effect in the male body as it depletes of the yang qi which is needed to counter the the cold effects of abundant yin, leading to kidney yang deficiency. If one day, our yang qi production from the kidney jing no longer working well, it will cause male symptoms of infertility.

2.2.2. External factors2.2.2.a) Working in the cold environment such as fish, poultry and meat processing plants may deplete the kidney yang as our body require to produce yang qi constantly to counter the external cold.2.2.2.b) People stay in the cold place for prolong period of time may also have the same effect as people working in cold environment.

2.2.3. Frequent sexual activityAccording to traditional medical medicine, sexual intercourse helps to improve blood circulation and production of certain hormones which are necessary for our health. It also helps to balance the kidney yin qi but frequent sexual activity depletes the kidney jing which is vital for hormone and sperm production, leading to low sperm count or semen with no sperm as well as kidney diseases.

3) Liver qi stagnation3.1. DefinitionLiver meridian blockage in the local area (genital) makes it difficult to ejaculate, related with impotence and low libido.

3.2. Causes

3.2.1. StressOver stress increase the secretion of certain hormone which blocks the flow of qi in the liver and interfere the function of normal ejaculation leading to sexual dysfunction.

3.2.2. Environment toxinsEnvironment toxins enter our body and accumulated in the liver organ leading to liver malfunction.

3.2.3. Unhealthy dietMen eat a lot of saturated and trans fat causing fat liver which interferes the function liver qi in maintaining the function of the men reproductive system leading to low sperm count and sperm quality.

3.2.4. Excessive drinkingModerate drinking may help to improve liver function and increase blood flow, excessive drinking damage liver cells leading to liver qi stagnation causing all kinds of health problem including infertility.

4. Damp heat4.1. DefinitionDamp heat is defined as a medical condition of yin vacuity as result of liver stagnation or Spleen deficiency produces, as it moves downward and accumulated in the reproductive system according to TCM, causing internal heat enters the lower jao, as yin fails to control yang and yang becomes hyperactive that affects the production sperm, leading to sperm abnormality.

4.2. Causes of damp heat4.2.1 Sexual intercourse during periodMenstrual secretions into the urethra in men as a result of urethritis generation

4.2.2. Bacteria or virusBacteria or virus attacks the body that cause infection and inflammation, as a result of natural defend of the immune system, leading to heat enters the re productive organ that affects the production of sperm.

4.2.3. DrugsDrugs including steroids, alcohol, and tobacco, can have a very negative on

both the male reproductive systems as its may reduce the production of sperm, that causes male infertility.4.2.4. Hot, spicy or greasy foods.Hot, spicy and greasy foods can cause indigestion. Indigestion produces toxins blocking men semen and reduce sperm count.

5. Qi and blood deficiency5.1. DefinitionAs the foods entering our stomach, they are divided to 2 components, qi and materials. prolong intake of hot food causes dryness in the stomach and deplete the fluid of the spleen, leading to abnormal function of the circulatory system to move qi and liver function in blood formation, leading to deficiency of qi and blood that causes sperm abnormality.

5.2. Causes of Qi and blood deficiency5.2..1. Hot foodAs the foods entering our stomach, they are divided to 2 components, qi and materials. prolonged intake of hot food causes dryness in the stomach and deplete the fluid of the spleen, leading to abnormal function of the circulatory system in moving qi and liver function in blood formation, resulting in deficiency of qi and blood that causes menstrual cramp and pain as the period becomes scanty.

5.2..2. Unhealthy dietA typical American diet is yang in nature, intake of high amount of unsaturated fat and tran fat encourage the rise to the excessive yang pathogen that blocks the liver function in blood storing and spleen function in assisting lung in qi transportation.

5.2.3. Alcohol drinkingExcessive alcohol drinking damages the liver function in blood formation and blood storing as well as interfering with spleen function in qi transportation, leading qi and blood stagnation.

5.2.4. Environment toxinsEnvironment toxins not only affects the respiratory function in qi transportation, but also causes toxins accumulated in the liver that distort the qi and blood flow, leading to qi and blood stagnation and disturbing the normal process of menstrual cycle.

5.2.5. spleen deficiencySpleen is the organ which helps to absorb the food qi after entering the stomach, spleen deficiency caused by what ever reason, may obstruct the normal function of qi to the lung and liver, giving rise to qi and blood deficiency.

C. Treatments1. Kidney yin deficiency1.1. Herbs1.1.1. Bai He (Bulbus Lilii)The sweet-bitter and cool herb is also known as Lily Bulb. it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to clear heat, moister lung thus topping coughing and treat symptoms of insomnia, restlessness, irritability by strengthen the channels of lung and heart.

1.1.2. Huang Jing (Rhizoma Polygonati)Huang Jing is also known as Solomonseal Rhizome. The sweet and neutral herb has been used in TCM to increase the function of the lung by moistening and nourishing lung it, enhance the spleen and stomach qi, tonify kidney and kidney essence by soothing the function of lung, spleen and stomach channels.

1.1.3. Bie Jia (Carapax Amydae Sinensis)Bie Jia Is also known as Chinese soft turtle shell. The salty and co;d herb has been used in TCM in nourishing yin and subduing excessive yang, invigorating blood, promoting menses and dissolving nodules by improving function of the spleen and liver channels.

1.14. Gui Ban (Plastrum Testudinis)Gui Ban is also known as Tortoise Shell. The sweet-salty and cold herb has been used in TCM to nourish yin and blood, enhance the kidneys', liver 's and heart's function, strengthen bones, cool blood and stop uterine bleeding by smoothing the function of heart, liver and kidney channels.

1.1.5. Mai Men Dong (Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonici)Mai Men Dong or Mai Dong is also known as Ophiopogon Root. The bitter-sweet and cold herb has been used in TCM to enhance the circulation system, moisten the lungs and nourishes lung-qi, promote generation of body fluids and stomach function and improve the recovery of cells of the

pancreas and lower blood sugar by soothing the function of heart, lung and stomach channels.

1.2. Acupuncture

The suggested accupuncture points, Please consult with your accupuncturista)BL15 (Xin shu)b) BL18 (Gan shu)c) BL23 (Shen shu)d) HT7 (Shen men)e) LI3 (Tai chong)f) SP6 (San yin jiao)g) KD3 (Tai xi)h) KD6 (Zhao hai)i) CV4 (Guan yuan)j) GV4 (Ming men)k) GV20 (Bai hui)l) GV39 (Jue gu)m) UB11 (Da zhu)n) Etc.

2. Kidney yang deficiency2.1. Herbs2.1.1. Lu Rong (Cornu Cervi)Lu Rong is also known as Deer Antler. The sweet-salty and warm herb has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance the fresh and bones, strength qi, blood and yang, tonify kidney and the Governing-Penetrating-Conception vessels by promoting the function of kidney and liver channels.

2.1.2. Ge Jie (Gecko)Ge Jie is also known as Gecko The salty and neutral herb has been used in TCM totonify lung-qi and essence, enhance kidney yang and blood, relieve cough, treat impotence, diarrhea and urinary frequency by smoothing the function of kidney and lung channels.

2.1.3. Gu Sui Bu (Rhizoma Drynariae)Gu Sui Bu is also known as Drynaria Rhizome. The bitter and warm herb has been used in TCM to enhance the kidneys' function, increase movement

of blood, stop bleeding; promote tissue regeneration, generate hair growth and treat diarrhea, toothache, bleeding gums, etc. by smoothing the function of kidney and liver channels.

2.1.4. Bu Gu Zhi (Fructus Psoraleae Corylifoliae)Bu Gu Zhi is also known as Psoralea Fruit. The bitter and hot herb has been used in TCM to tonify kidneys, strengthens yang, preserve Essence, warm the spleen, treat any reproductive disorder causes of cold lower back and promote kidneys to grasp Qi by smoothing the function of kidney and spleen channels.

2.1.5. Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae Ulmoidis)Du Zhong is best known as Ecommia Bark. The sweet and warm herb has been used in TCM to tonify liver and kidneys, strengthen the sinews and bones, enhance the smooth flow of qi and blood and prevents miscarriage by promoting the function of liver and kidney channels.

2.2. Acupuncture

Suggested acupuncture pointsa) UB23 (Shen shu)b) GV4 (Ming men)c) CV4(Guan yang)d) CV6 (Qi hai)5. KD3 (Tai xi)e) KD7 (Fu liu)f) UB52 (Zhi shi)g) KD6 (Zhao hai)h) CV4 (Guan yuan)i) GV20 (Bai hui)j) GV39 (Jue gu)k) UB11 (Da zhu)l) Etc.

3. Liver Qi stagnation3.1. Herbs3.1.1. Bai Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae)Bai Shao Yao is also known as White Peony Root. The cool and bitter herb has been used in TCM to enhance women reproductive health by nourishing blood, regulating menses caused by blood deficiency, calming liver yang and adjusts ying by improving the function of liver and spleen channels.

3.1.2. Dan Shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae)Dan Shen is also best known as Salvia Root. The bitter and cool herb has been used in TCM to move, nourish and cool blood, break up blood stasis, dissolve furuncle, calms the mind, clear heat and stop stomach pain by smoothing the heart, liver and pericardium channels.

3.1.3. Gou Teng (Ramulus cum uncis Uncariae)Gou Teng is also known as Gambir Vine Stem. The sweet and cool herb has been used in TCM to clear heat and ascends yang, tonify liver, control internal wind and relieve spasm and tremors, by promoting the function of heart and liver channels.

3.1.4. Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)Chai Hu is also known as Thorowax Root. The bitter and cool herb has been used in TCM to regulate and clear Heat, drains the liver heat to resolves depression and liver qi stagnation, raises yang qi and treat spleen and stomach deficiency by promoting the function of gallbladder, liver and pericardium channels.

3.1.5. Mai Men Dong (Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonici)Mai Men Dong or Mai Dong is also known as Ophiopogon Root. The bitter-sweet and cold herb has been used in TCM to enhance the circulation system, moisten the lungs and nourishes lung-qi, promote generation of body fluids and stomach function and improve the recovery of cells of the pancreas and lower blood sugar by soothing the function of heart, lung and stomach channels.

3.2. Acupuncture

Suggested acupuncture pointsa) BL1 (Jing Ming)b) LR13 (Zhang Men)c) LR14 (Qi Men)d) GB34 (Yang Ling Quan)e) BL20 (Pi Shu)f) RN12 (Zhong Wan)g) ST25 (Tian Shu)h) ST36 (Zu San Li)i) Etc.

4. Damp heat4.1. Herbs4.1.1. Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)Chai Hu is also known as Thorowax Root. The bitter and cool herb has been used in TCM to regulate and clear Heat, drains the liver heat to resolves depression and liver qi stagnation, raises yang qi and treat spleen and stomach deficiency by promoting the function of gallbladder, liver and pericardium channels.

4.1.2. Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis)Gan Cao is also best known as Licorice Root. The sweet and neutral herb has been used in TCM to promote the spleen function, smooth the movement of qi, moisten the lungs, relieve pain, clear heat and toxic fire and regulate the nature of other herbs by smoothing the function of heart, lung, spleen, kidney and stomach channels.

4.1.3. Mu Tong (Caulis Akebiae Trifoliatae)Mu Tong is also known as Akebia Caulis. The bitter and cool herb has been used in TCM as diuretic and to relieve pain on urination and treat urinary tract infection, clears heat, promotes lactation, oedema and calm joints' pain by enhancing the function of bladder, heart and small intestine channels.

4.1.4. Long Dan Cao (Radix Gentianae)Long Dan Cao is also known as Chinese Gentian Root. The bitter and cold has been used in TCM to clear heat and liver fire, drain dampness and livers and gallbladder's damp heat by enhancing the function of liver, gallbladder and stomach channels.

4.1.5. Ban Lan Gen (Radix Isatidis)Ban Lan Gen is also known as Woad Root. The cold and bitter herb has been used in traditional Chinese medicine in expelling toxic heat and fire, cooling blood, resolving exanthema and damp heat causes of jaundice by enhancing the function of lung, heart and stomach channels.

4.2. Acupuncturea) LI4 (He Gu)b) LV3 (Tai Chong)c) ST36 (Zu San Li)

d) GB20 (Feng Zhi)e) Etc.

5. Qi and blood deficiency5.1. Herbs5.1.1. Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng)Ren Shen is also known as ginseng root, the sweet, bitter and slightly warm herb has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to tonify yuan/original Qi and generate fluids that are necessary for blood formation by enhancing the Spleen and lung channels.

5.1.2. E Jiao (Gelatinum Corii Asini)E Jiao is also known as Ass Gelatin or Ass-Hide. The sweet and neutral herb has been used in TCM to tonify Blood, stop bleeding, promote yin and to treat dry lung by smoothing the function of liver, kidney and lung channels.

5.1.3. Huang Qi (Radix Astragali Membranacei)Huang Qi is also known as Astragalus Root. The warm and sweet herb has been used in TCM as diuretic and to strengthen yang, tonify spleen & lung qi and eliminate toxins by enhancing the function of lung and spleen channels.

5.1.4. Dan Shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae)Dan Shen is also best known as Salvia Root. The bitter and cool herb has been used in TCM to move, nourish and cool blood, break up blood stasis, dissolve furuncle, calms the mind, clear heat and stop stomach pain by smoothing the heart, liver and pericardium channels.

5.1.5. He Shou Wu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori)He Shou Wu is also known as Fleece Flower Root or Tuber Fleeceflower Root. The bitter-sweet and warm herb has been used in TCM to tonify the kidney essence and liver blood, eliminate toxins, moisten the intestines thus promoting bowel movement by enhancing the function of liver, lung and kidney channels.5.2. AcupunctureSuggested acupuncture pointsa) ST36 (Zu San Li)b) SP6 (San Ying Jiao)c) KD3 (Tai Xi)

d) LU 9 (Tai Yuan)e) LV 3 (Tai Chong)f) UB 11 (Ta Zhu)g) UB 17 (Ge Shu)h) Etc.

III. In Nutritional Supplements PerspectiveIn nutritional supplements' view point, sperm abnormality is a medical condition as a result of nutritional supplements deficiency due to unhealthy life style and diet that effect the reproductive organs which respond to sperm production. Oxidation due to the inability of immune system in fighting the forming of free radicals, leading to abnormal sperm production.

A. Cause of sperm abnormalityPoor diet, overuse of saunas, ultra-vigorous exercise, lack of exercise, excessive drinking, smoking, obesity, chronic infection, the wearing of tight slacks or underwear, poor general health, occupation, enlarge prostate grand and male hormone imbalance, environment toxins.

B. What to eat and avoid1. What to eata) Organic fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, poultry, legumes, nuts, and seed contain high amount of nutrition which are necessary to enhance the reproductive organ to serve its purposes.

b) Since water makes up 70% of our body mass. Intake of 64 ounces of water a day just to maintains our body daily function normally such as keeping the bowel and kidney clear, thus boosting the immune function fighting against the forming of free radical, resulting lessening the of sperm cell deformation. Drink ½ of body weight in ounces of water daily, that helps to relinquish the lost of body fluid and maintain the normal blood flow.

c) Pumpkin seedsPumpkin seeds contain high amount of zinc that is an important mineral to improve the function of prostate gland, deficiency of zinc causes low level of testosterone that affects the production of sperm and sperm quality.

2. What to avoid

a) Avoid saturated fats and hydrogenated oils, including margarinesaturated and trans fat cause cholesterol deposit in the blood vessel and hardening the arterial wall, that not only cause heart disease but also reduce blood flow that affect the erection and reduce the production of sperm and sperm abnormality. Using live oil is one of the most effective to increase liver function in eliminating the cholesterol deposit.b) DrinkingModerate (150 ml for female and 250ml for male of red wine daily) dinking sure helps to improve the level of testosterone and the blood flow which increases the absorption of nutrition to the cell in the body including cells in the reproductive organ. Excessive drinking damage the liver, thus decreasing the liver function as the first line of defend, guarding the invasion of bacteria and virus and the risk of forming of free radical.c) SmokingSmoking reduces the lung function in oxygen adsorption that decreases the blood flow to the reproductive organ as well as distribution of fluid to the organs' need, causing low levels of testosterone, resulting in increasing the risk of sperm abnormality.d) Junk foodJunk food contains high amount of trans fat (One of human invention that cause cholesterol depositing into the vessel and plaque in arterial wall.) that blocks the blood flow in the blood vessel and increases the blood pressure to the heart in blood transportation, leading to low level of testosterone that affect the healthy sperm production.e) SugarOver intake of simple sugar can increase amount of lipids in the body, leading to the shut down Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) which reduces the amount of SHGB protein in the body, resulting in increasing the production of testosterone that affect the production and quality of sperm.f) CaffeineStudy found that When sperm are treated under laboratory conditions with caffeine, there is a short increase in the percent of motile sperm. However, over the longer term, the percent of moving sperm declines more quickly.g) Processed and refined foodsProcessed foods and refined foods are stripped of important vitamins and nutrients that your body truly needs, thus increasing the risk of nutritional causes of sperm abnormality even with a large amount of calories and still be malnourished.

C. Treatment with Nutritional Supplements1. Vitamin A

While keeping our eyes, skin, it is one of the important vitamin helps to boost immune system, fighting against the forming of free radicals that reduce of risk of sperm cells radicalization.

2. Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system as well as forming of blood. Deficiency of vitamin B12 affect the normal process in forming of testosterone, thus increasing the risk of sperm abnormality. Its function of blood forming is also important to increase blood flow the reproductive organs to perform their functions in sperm emission. Vitamin B12 also plays an important role in the creation and maintenance of all the cells and the replication of DNA, including the sperm cells.

3. Vitamin C

Beside playing an important to the immune system, it also has an effect in reduce risk of high sperm agglutination, clumping of sperm that restricts sperm motility. It also is an integral part in a biochemical process that helps to improve the normal production of sperm.

4. Vitamin E

In the male reproductive physiology, vitamin E improves the membranes of germ cells by increasing the immune system against pre oxidation and oxidation as spermatozoa are very sensitive to oxidation.

5. Zinc

Zinc is a very important mineral that helps to maintain a healthy prostate gland. Deficiency of zinc causes enlarged prostate that increases the risk sexual dysfunction and lowers the forming of free testosterone, causing low sperm count and sperm quality.

6. Selemiun

Selemiun not only has an effect as anti-oxidative agent at cellular level, it also plays an important role in the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). Deficiency of selenium can increase the risk of abnormal sperm duplication, thus sperm abnormality.

7. Copper

Although Copper is not considered as an essential mineral in male fertility, but deficiency of copper can affect the absorption of zinc, thus forming an inseparable part for a healthy gland in assisting the production of sperm.

8. Flaxseed oil

Essential fatty acid beside protects cell membranes by admitting healthy substances while barring damaging ones, including the sperm cell, it also help to keep the prostate gland healthy against the swelling and inflammation, thus reducing the risk of forming of abnormal sperm cells as a result of low level of testosterone and sexual dysfunction.

9. L-Arginine

Besides serving as an essential supplement to aid sexual dysfunction by increasing the blood flow to the reproductive organs as a result of converting nitrogen into nitric oxide (NO), it also is important to treat a decreased motility not due to infection or to immunological disorder.

10. Coenzyme Q10

Beside playing an essential role in metabolic and antioxidant functions, it is important supplement which affects sperm cell kinetic features by reducing the risk of altering cell membranes, tampering with DNA due to oxidation.

11. L-carnitine

Carnitine besides treating varicocele in male infertility, it is also an essential nutrient that effect against lipid peroxidation of phospholipid membranes

and against oxidative stress induced at the myocardial and endothelial cell level of sperm cells. Several studies suggest that L-carnitine supplementation may increase sperm count and mobility.

13. Etc.

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