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Should An Infertility Specialist Be Consulted For Low Sperm Count?

I have recently had a low fertility test sperm count 0.1.My doctor wants me to wait three months for a second test but as i don t smoke, i am not overweight and moderately fit i feel this level won t improve. I do however have a old hernia scar from infancy, and a chromosome abnormality. Should I see a specialist straight away or wait for the second test?
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You can wait for 3 months & take the medications prescribed in this time period. Low sperm count can occur due to generalized weakness, take protein rich diet, nuts, food rich in calcium & mineral contents. You can also take vitamin supplements. Stop addictions if any, avoid stress & maintain weight. You can take medications like Clomiphene, Letrozole, etc. Diet & medications will elevate sperm count. However, there are surgical interventions as well as other assisted reproductive technologies. No worries. Give yourself time & stay connected with your treating doctor. If need be you can take second opinion from an infertility specialist. Don't haste, take care.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Nupur K.
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Should An Infertility Specialist Be Consulted For Low Sperm Count?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can wait for 3 months & take the medications prescribed in this time period. Low sperm count can occur due to generalized weakness, take protein rich diet, nuts, food rich in calcium & mineral contents. You can also take vitamin supplements. Stop addictions if any, avoid stress & maintain weight. You can take medications like Clomiphene, Letrozole, etc. Diet & medications will elevate sperm count. However, there are surgical interventions as well as other assisted reproductive technologies. No worries. Give yourself time & stay connected with your treating doctor. If need be you can take second opinion from an infertility specialist. Don t haste, take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K.