Asthenospermia means that too many of a man’s sperm do not swim well. Sperm motility is how well sperm move, and sperm need to travel through the woman’s reproductive tract to reach and fertilise an egg, so poor motility can make natural conception harder. This page explains the causes, tests and conventional options for asthenospermia, and how Welling Homeopathy approaches it.
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Asthenospermia at a glance
- What it is: low sperm motility: a lower than normal share of sperm that move forward properly.
- Main sign: usually none; it is found on a semen analysis, often when a couple has difficulty conceiving.
- Common causes: varicocele, infections, heat, smoking, alcohol, oxidative stress, antisperm antibodies and some medicines.
- Key test: semen analysis, repeated after a few weeks.
- Our approach: Homeopathy Assisted Reproduction Therapy (HART), alone or before IVF.
What is asthenospermia (low sperm motility)?
In a semen analysis, motility is reported as the percentage of sperm that move, and of those that move forward. Asthenospermia is diagnosed when this is below the reference range. It often occurs together with a low sperm count (oligoasthenozoospermia) or abnormal shape (teratospermia).
Because sperm take about three months to develop, changes from treatment and lifestyle usually take at least that long to show in a repeat report.
Symptoms of asthenospermia (low sperm motility)
Common symptoms include:
- Usually no symptoms
- Difficulty in conceiving after a year or more of trying
- Low percentage of moving sperm on semen analysis
- Sluggish or non-progressive sperm movement
- A visible or heavy enlarged vein in the scrotum (varicocele)
- Pain or swelling in the testicle area
- Low sexual desire or erection problems in some men
- A history of infection or testicular injury
Causes and risk factors of asthenospermia (low sperm motility)
Common causes and risk factors include:
- Varicocele and raised testicular temperature
- Infections of the testes, prostate or urinary tract
- Oxidative stress from smoking, alcohol, pollution and poor diet
- Heat from hot baths, saunas or laptops on the lap
- Antisperm antibodies
- Hormonal and thyroid disorders
- Some medicines, drugs and chemotherapy
- Obesity, diabetes and long-term stress
How asthenospermia (low sperm motility) is diagnosed
Asthenospermia is diagnosed from a semen analysis, and your doctor may also advise:
- Repeat semen analysis after a few weeks
- Examination of the testes for varicocele
- Hormone and thyroid tests
- Scrotal ultrasound
- Tests for infection, antisperm antibodies and sperm DNA damage, in selected cases
Warning signs: when to get urgent help
Please see a doctor promptly if there is:
- Sudden severe pain or swelling in the scrotum, which is an emergency
- A lump or hardness in the testicle
- No sperm at all in the report, which needs a detailed assessment
- Trying to conceive for 12 months (or six months if the woman is over 30)
- Erection problems, loss of desire, or changes in body hair
Conventional treatment options
Conventional options depend on the cause:
- Lifestyle changes: stopping smoking and alcohol, avoiding heat and losing weight
- Antioxidants and supplements, as your doctor advises
- Treatment of infection, hormonal problems and varicocele
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) with prepared sperm
- IVF or ICSI, in which a single sperm is injected into an egg, when motility is very poor
Homeopathic medicines commonly considered for asthenospermia (low sperm motility)
These medicines are commonly considered in homeopathy for asthenospermia (low sperm motility), with the symptom picture traditionally associated with each. They are listed for general information, not as a prescription.
Agnus castus: low desire and weak erections with exhaustion.
Selenium metallicum: weakness after the slightest exertion, with low sexual desire.
Phosphoric acid: weakness and indifference after long strain or grief.
Lycopodium: weak erections with low confidence and bloating.
Calcarea carbonica: a low count in chilly, easily tired people who tend to gain weight.
The right medicine is chosen only after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor.
Wondering which medicine is right for your asthenospermia (low sperm motility)?
Every person with asthenospermia (low sperm motility) is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for asthenospermia (low sperm motility) for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
Call +91 8080 850 950 for a 1:1 personal consultation with our experts today.
Homeopathic treatment of asthenospermia (low sperm motility) at Welling Homeopathy
A detailed consultation covers your semen reports, your health and lifestyle, your habits, your medicines and your partner’s fertility status, so that treatment is custom-made for you. At Welling Homeopathy our infertility treatment protocol offers specialised treatment for asthenospermia.
Please continue lifestyle changes that improve sperm health, and keep your repeat semen analyses.
Our clinical experience with this condition
Treatment of asthenospermia with our specially formulated Homeopathy Assisted Reproduction Therapy ( HART ) can help you father a child naturally. Welling Homeopathy Treatment offers speciality Homeopathic medicines for the treatment of Asthenospermia ( Low Sperm Motility ) helping men to father a child at the earliest. Our treatment can help as a stand-alone treatment or as a pre-IVF treatment to improve the sperm count, motility, and morphology.
Why Welling Homeopathy Medicines for Low Sperm Motility – Asthenospermia?
The custom-made Homeopathy medicines for low sperm motility has been effective over the last 25 years,
The treatment has already helped over 7500 men from 108 countries and can help you too.
At Welling Homeopathy, our infertility treatment protocol offers specialized treatment for Asthenospermia.
Homeopathy is offered here as individualised, supportive care alongside your current treatment. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it and with our specialists.
Dr. Sourabh Welling and the Welling Homeopathy team have over 25 years of experience treating patients, in our Mumbai clinics and online. The earlier you meet our specialists, the sooner your treatment can be planned around you.
Consult a Welling specialist for your asthenospermia (low sperm motility)
Do not delay: share your symptoms and reports, and our specialists will plan your personal homeopathic treatment, in person at our Mumbai clinics or online from anywhere.
Self-care and lifestyle tips
These measures support general health and may ease symptoms, but they do not replace treatment when it is needed.
- Stop smoking and tobacco chewing, and limit alcohol.
- Avoid prolonged heat on the testes, such as hot baths, saunas and laptops on the lap.
- Eat a balanced diet with fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, pulses and protein, and drink enough water.
- Exercise regularly, keep a healthy weight and manage stress.
- Sleep seven to eight hours.
- Avoid unnecessary supplements and anabolic steroids, and ask your doctor about any medicines you take.
Asthenospermia treatment in Mumbai at Welling Homeopathy
If you are looking for asthenospermia treatment in Mumbai, you can consult Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., and the senior specialists of Welling Homeopathy at our Mumbai clinics, or consult online from anywhere in India and abroad. Our doctors begin with a detailed case-taking so that your treatment is custom-made for you. See the Contact page for current clinic addresses and hours, or call +91 8080 850 950.
Frequently asked questions about asthenospermia (low sperm motility)
1. What is the homeopathic treatment for asthenospermia?
Homeopathic treatment is individualised: the medicine is chosen after detailed case-taking, based on the cause and your general health. Agnus castus, Selenium, Phosphoric acid and Lycopodium are among those traditionally considered.
2. What is a normal sperm motility?
Reference ranges report the share of sperm that move and move forward, and a single report can vary, so doctors usually repeat the test after a few weeks.
3. What causes low sperm motility?
Varicocele, infection, heat, smoking, alcohol, oxidative stress, antisperm antibodies, hormonal problems and some medicines are common causes.
4. Can lifestyle changes improve sperm motility?
Stopping smoking and alcohol, avoiding heat, a healthy weight and a balanced diet can help, though improvement takes about three months to show in a report.
5. Can asthenospermia be treated before IVF?
Our treatment can help as a stand-alone treatment or as a pre-IVF treatment to improve the sperm count, motility and morphology.
6. Can I consult Welling Homeopathy online for asthenospermia?
Yes. You can share your semen reports and consult our specialists online from anywhere. We have been consulting patients online for 25 years.
7. Which is the best homeopathic medicine for asthenospermia?
There is no single best homeopathic medicine for asthenospermia. Agnus castus, Selenium, Phosphoric acid, Lycopodium and Calcarea carbonica are among the medicines traditionally considered, but the right medicine depends on your symptoms, what brings them on or eases them, your general health and your personality. At Welling Homeopathy our specialists choose it after a detailed case-taking, so please consult them rather than choosing a medicine yourself.
8. How long does homeopathic treatment for asthenospermia take?
The duration depends on how long you have had asthenospermia, how severe it is, what treatment you have already taken and your general health. Some people notice a change in their symptoms within weeks, while others need several months of regular follow-up. Your specialist will explain what to expect at your first consultation and review your progress at each follow-up.
9. Is it safe to take homeopathic medicines along with my current medicines for asthenospermia?
Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted and are not known to interfere with other medicines, but you should always tell your doctor and our specialists about everything you take. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it.
10. What are the early signs of asthenospermia?
Asthenospermia has no early signs of its own; it is found on a semen analysis, usually after a couple has had difficulty conceiving.
11. What should I eat or avoid if I have asthenospermia?
Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and pulses, drink enough water, stop smoking and limit alcohol, since these affect sperm movement.
12. What is the difference between conventional and homeopathic treatment of asthenospermia?
Conventional treatment of asthenospermia uses lifestyle changes, antioxidants, treatment of infection and varicocele, and IUI, IVF or ICSI when motility is very poor. Homeopathic treatment, in contrast, is individualised: the medicine is chosen for you as a whole person, after detailed case-taking, and is offered alongside the conventional care that your doctor advises.
13. Who is the best homeopathy doctor for asthenospermia in Mumbai?
Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., founder of Welling Homeopathy, Mumbai, who has over 25 years of experience, treats asthenospermia with individualised homeopathic care, together with a team of senior specialists. You can consult him and the team at our Mumbai clinics or online.
14. Where can I get asthenospermia treatment in Mumbai, or consult online from outside India?
You can consult Welling Homeopathy at our clinics in Mumbai, or online by video or phone from anywhere in India and from other countries, where customised medicines are shipped where applicable and permitted. Call +91 8080 850 950 or book through our website.
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
