How does acupuncture and herbal remedies help with low sperm count, low motility, morphology and reduce sperm DNA fragmentation?
For sperm health and egg quality to change it takes about 3 months. It takes approximately 90 days for the sperm to develop. During this time we can make the most impact on the quality of the sperm. Acupuncture and TCM can help to increase blood flow to decrease inflammation and help manage stress. We also go over patient’s diet and lifestyle, as this can be helpful for sperm health.
Sometimes men are turned away from acupuncture because they may fear it is done near the reproductive organs. However, acupuncture is done on the legs, lower back, abdomen and hands. Each person is individually assessed to see what will work best.
Low sperm count protocol – acupuncture and TCM is very effective (especially when combined with Chinese herbs). We see the patient once per week, they can take the herbs in a tea format once per day. It’s best to wait for a few months before trying to conceive, since there may be a higher chance of miscarriage due to the poor sperm quality. Often it very difficult for couples to wait and we always tell them it is their choice.
The herbs are in a tea format. Some patients say the tea tastes like a very bitter coffee. If they are not able to tolerate the tea there is a pill format. About 15% of patients are not able to take the tea (due to a gag reflex).