The seminal fluid is a substance very sensitive to changes and external influences, which involves direct and indirect damage to fertility. An expert explains how the sperm improvement process works and how you can help through the food you choose.

Today it is already known that men are just as responsible as women, if not more, for the difficulties of getting pregnant. And it is not surprising when one of the most important conditions for ensuring successful fertilization is normal and high-quality sperm. A low-quality sperm dose significantly harms a woman’s chances of conceiving – especially when the insemination is done artificially. In order to ensure the highest possible chances of successful fertilization, it is possible to undergo a procedure to improve the quality of the sperm.

The quality of the sperm is measured according to several key criteria that can be tested as part of a routine sperm test. According to the World Health Organization, a sperm sample is defined as normal when it shows these data:

Complete liquefaction of the sample within an hour

1.5 milliliters of semen and more in each sample

15 million sperm cells in every milliliter of fluid – at least

39 million sperm cells in the sample

Advanced motility of at least 32% of the sperm cells

At least 58% live sperm cells in the sample

Acidity of =PH7.2 or higher

Less than a million white blood cells per ml of fluid

The absence of cases of adhesion of sperm cells, one to another

The absence of immature (round) sperm cells in the sample

At least 4% sperm cells of normal shape (according to the new strict criterion).r

What can damage the quality of the sperm?

There are quite a few factors that can affect sperm integrity and impair its quality: various fertility problems, health problems (for example: varicocele), sexually transmitted diseases, genetic defects, consumption of toxins (alcohol, nicotine, etc.) or certain drugs, exposure to radiation, exposure to extreme temperatures for a long time , problematic environmental conditions, direct damage to the organs of the reproductive system and even an unhealthy diet.

As you can understand, the seminal fluid is a very sensitive substance to changes and external influences. However, modern medicine currently provides an answer to most common problems in this context, among other things with the help of medical processes aimed at improving sperm quality.

How can the sperm be improved naturally?

It is important to know that every man can perform some actions on his own that will ensure the improvement of sperm quality, even before seeking any medical treatment. These are the most recommended steps to improve the quality of the sperm:

Avoiding the consumption of toxins: with an emphasis on smoking and alcohol, two of the main causes of damage to the quality of sperm.

Having sex: avoiding the emission of sperm for a long time (more than a few days), may damage its quality – and especially the movement of the sperm cells and their shape. It is recommended to have sex frequently to maintain both the quality and integrity of the sperm.

Maintaining a normal temperature: the seminal fluid is sensitive, as mentioned, to extreme temperatures – and especially to high heat. The recommendation is to wear underwear that is not tight and avoid prolonged sitting. This way you can prevent the temperature rise in the area.

Correct and healthy diet: consumption of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can significantly contribute to improving sperm quality. The experts recommend, among other things, pumpkin seeds, lentils, beans, purple cabbage, tomatoes, mushrooms, grapefruit, oysters and cilantro as foods that help the processes of improving sperm quality.

Controlled sports activity: physical fitness is important, and maintaining a healthy weight – even more so (obesity also affects sperm quality). However, it is important not to exaggerate: studies have shown that prolonged cycling, for example, can also damage sperm quality.

What is the sperm improvement process?

Improving the quality of the sperm through the means we detailed earlier can indeed help to present better sperm test results, but in quite a few cases there is a need for medical intervention – what is also called by many the improvement of the sperm. Such an intervention will be done in cases of fertility problems originating from the man and in situations where a sperm dose of low quality was given.

The sperm improvement process includes two stages: washing the sperm and selecting the normal sperm cells. During the washing of the sperm, the sperm cells will be isolated from the natural liquid that protects them and prevents their ability to fertilize the egg, and an optimal examination of them and an examination of their quality will be possible. After that, the medical team will find out the best sperm cells and isolate them from the lower quality cells. In this way, a group of fine and high-quality spermatozoa will be obtained, with the help of which the fertilization will take place. By the way, before using the ‘improved’ sperm cells for fertilization, they will be placed in a special artificial liquid, which will protect them and ensure their survival during their stay in the woman’s womb.

If so, the process of improving the quality of the sperm actually makes it possible to locate the most selected sperm cells in the sperm sample – those that present the best data. With the help of this ‘premium unit’, the chances of fertilization can be significantly improved.