Infertility ( Male )

Infertility [ Male ]

Introduction :-

Male infertility is a health issue in the reproductive system of man that lowers the chances of his female partner getting pregnant. If a male and a female have repeated unprotected sex for more than a year and the female does not get pregnant then he or she or both of them have infertility issue.
                                                  one third of causes of infertility are due to a male problem, one third are due to a female problems, and one third are due to combination or unknown reasons.
              When cause of infertility comes from “Male” side, it is called “ Male Infertility”.



Causes :-

Many biological and environmental factors can impact fertility. Possibilities include :-

• Oligospermia : Production of low and poor quality sperm.
• Azoospermia : Inability to produce sperm cells.
• Genetic diseases : Diseases like Klinefeflter’s syndrome, myotonic dystrophy, microdeletion and more.
• Varicocele : The condition where the veins of testicles are larger than normal, causing them to overheat, which can affect the shape or number of sperm.
• Malformed sperm : Sperm that cannot live long enough to fertilize the egg.
• Testosterone therapy
• Undescended Testes
• Some medical conditions: Diseases like diabetes, some autoimmune disorders, cystic fibrosis and some infections.
• Unhealthy habits : Use of alcohol , smoking, drugs and anabolic steroids.
• Cancer treatments: Chemotherapy, radiation or a surgery that removes the testicles (one or both).
• Hormonal disorders: Disorders that affect Hypothalamus or Pituitary glands causes infertility.
• Testicular inflammation or injury
• Severe illness
• Obesity
• Some medications for ( Arthritis, Depression, Digestive problems, Anxiety, High blood pressure, Infection, Cancerdefect
• fective spermatogenesis
• Chromosome defect
• Inhibited or delayed ejaculation
• Retrograde ejaculation- is a disorder in which the semen enters the bladder during an orgasm instead of emerging out of the tip of the penis.
• Premature ejaculation
• Life style – over consumption of alcohol, Smoking, Tobacco, drug abuse, prolonged use of steroids
• Obstruction - Blockages and structural defects can impact the flow of sperm into the semen
• Infections – The quality of sperms is adversely affected by chronic bacterial or viral systemic infections.

• Inability to conceive for female partner is the main sign of male infertility.
• Problem with sexual activities like difficulty in ejaculation for low volume of sperm ejaculation low sexual disorder, Erectile dysfunction.
• Pain or swelling in testis.
• Abnormal growth of breast ( Gynecomastia )
• Decrease in body hair and face hair or hormonal abnormality.
• Low sperm count ( lower than 15 million sperm per millimeter of Semen or total sperm count less than 39 million per ejaculate)

Causes of male infertility according to Ayurveda :-

• Shukra dosha (Defects in semen- volume, morphology, motility, sperm count, obstruction in the genital tract or erectile dysfunction)
• Ativyayama (overexertion leads to vitiation of the "Vata dosha",which is the number one cause of infertility)
• Aahara dosha (improper food habits, not consuming a balanced diet, in turn leading to defective digestion, vitiation of the Tridoshas- Vata , Pitta and Kapha, which causes malnutrition)
• Vihara dosha ( abnormalities in lifestyle- over exercise or not exercising at all, late nights, alcohol overconsumption etc.)
• Loss of bala or strength– debilitating diseases, trauma to genital organs, muscle weakness, infections or stricture causing obstructive pathology, which could cause infertility.
• Manasa doshas – refers to mental stress, inability to concentrate which could lead to premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction.

Exercises and Yoga :-

• padmasana (lotus pose)
• paschimottanasana (seated forward bend)
• bhujangasana (cobra pose)
• sarvangasana (shoulder stand)
• praivritta trikonasana (twisted triangle pose)

Dietary management :-

Diet plays a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of illnesses and the preservation of good health. “Annam Brahmam”-Food has been likened to God in ancient Indian scriptures, as it is the key element in maintaining and nurturing life.
 

Diet Instruction [ Male Infertility ]
Food	To Consume	To Avoid
Cereals	Wheat Flour, Brown Rice, Toast, 2-Millet, Quinoa, Barley, Whole grain Cereals, Oatmeal	White Refined Flour
Pulses	All Pulses And Soya Products	Frozen And Dried Pulses
Vege- tables	All Vegetables Like Green Leafy Vegetables, Pumpkin, Broccoli, Spinach, Kale, Red Peppers, Ginger, Raw Onion, Peppermint, Lettuce, Turnip, Cabbage, Peas, Brussels sprout, Kale, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Asparagus, Chicory Green, Sweet Potatoes, Cucumber, Beets	Frozen Vegetables, Canned Vegetables, Coconut
Fruits	Banana, Oranges, Banana, All Kind of Berries, Apple, Papaya, Watermelon, Pear, Muskmelon, Avocado, Fig, Pomegranate	Canned or Packaged Juices
Dairy Products	Low fat milk	Butter, Buttermilk, Cream, Condensed Milk, Unpasteurized Cheese, Soft mold-Ripened Cheese, Cream Cheese, Whole Milk and Cream, Curd, Full Fat, Yogurt, Raw milk
Non- Veg	Caviar Egg, Lean Meat, Salmon, Tuna, Albacore, White Meat Chicken, Egg, Mackerel, Sea Food, Herring, Sardines	Prawns, Scallops, Red Meat, Shark, Meat Patties, Selfish, Organs Like Liver, Red Meat, Lobster, Lean Beef, Crab, Lamb, Duck, Mutton, Uncooked and Processed Meat, Pork, Mussels, Scallops, Swordfish
Spices	White Rice, Coriander, Fennel, Oregano, Turmeric, Cumin, Green Cardamom, Ginger, Salt, celery seeds, Cinnamon	Red Chillies
Oils	Sunflower Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Coconut Oil, Soybean Oil, Cow Ghee, Olive Oil	Unsaturated Fats, Palm oil, Cream
Fats	White Rice,	White Rice
Drinks	White Rice, Sugarcane Juice, Herbal Tea, Aloe Vera Juice, Coconut Water, Green Juice	Cream Based Liqueurs, Alcohol, Squashes, Coffee, Tea, Carbonated Drinks, Soft Drinks, Whole Milk Drinks, Canned and packaged soup
Other Foods	White Rice	White Rice

 

DIET CHART [ Male Infertility ]
Early Morning [ 7 AM ]	Coriander Water / Fenugreek Water / Cows Milk / Herbal Tea / Youth Restore Tea
Breakfast [ 9 AM ]	Veg Semolina / Broken Wheat Porridge / Stuffed Chapatti / Veg Poha / Oatmeal / Chapatti with Veg or Dal / Veg, Vermicelli
Mid Morning [ 12 Noon ]	Fruit / Green Tea / Steamed Salad / Coconu water
Lunch [ 2 PM ]	Boiled Rice / Vegetable + Dal / Veg Pulao / Plain Chapatti
Evening [ 6 PM ]	Sprouts / Green Tea / Herbal Tea / Roasted Rice Flakes
Dinner [ 10 PM ]	Boiled Rice / Veg Dalia / Vegetable + Dal Plain Chapatti / Veg Dalia / Veg khichri