Oligoasthenozoospermia is a semen finding in which both the sperm count is low and the sperm do not move well. It is one of the commonest reasons a couple has difficulty conceiving. This page explains what the term means, the causes, the tests, the conventional options and how Welling Homeopathy approaches oligoasthenozoospermia.
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Oligoasthenozoospermia at a glance
- What it is: low sperm count (oligozoospermia) together with reduced sperm movement (asthenozoospermia).
- Typical reference values (WHO): concentration of at least 16 million sperm per mL and total motility of at least 42%; below these the result is flagged.
- Common causes: varicocele, infection, hormonal problems, smoking, heat, stress and some medicines.
- Key tests: repeat semen analysis, hormone tests and a scrotal ultrasound.
- Our approach: customised homeopathic treatment after detailed history recording, under our HART protocol.
What is oligoasthenozoospermia?
Oligoasthenozoospermia is a combination of oligozoospermia (low sperm count) and asthenozoospermia (reduced sperm movement). It is found on a semen analysis, and it does not cause symptoms by itself. An estimated 15-20 percent of couples worldwide are affected by infertility, and a male factor is involved in roughly half of them.
Reduction in sperm count and sperm movement may lower the chance of conception. It may be caused by genetic issues, medical conditions or health and environmental factors such as smoking, stress or repeated trauma to the pelvic area. Because sperm take about three months to develop, any change in treatment or lifestyle takes about that long to show up in a repeat test.
Symptoms of oligoasthenozoospermia
Common symptoms include:
- Usually no symptoms: it is found on semen analysis
- Not conceiving after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse
- A varicocele, testicular pain or swelling in some men
- Low sex drive or erection problems when hormones are low
- A semen report showing low count with low motility (and often poor shape)
Causes and risk factors of oligoasthenozoospermia
Common causes and risk factors include:
- Varicocele, enlarged veins around the testicle
- Infections of the prostate, epididymis or testicles
- Hormonal problems, including low testosterone and thyroid or prolactin disorders
- Smoking, alcohol and tobacco, obesity and heat exposure
- Stress, poor sleep and some medicines or anabolic steroids
- Genetic causes and past injury or surgery to the testicles
- Often no cause is found (idiopathic)
How oligoasthenozoospermia is diagnosed
The assessment usually includes:
- Semen analysis, repeated after a few weeks since results vary
- Hormone tests (FSH, LH, testosterone, prolactin, thyroid)
- Scrotal ultrasound to look for a varicocele
- Tests for infection where indicated
- Detailed history and a 360 degree evaluation of the couple at our clinic
Warning signs: when to get urgent help
Please see a doctor promptly, and go to the nearest hospital emergency department if there is:
- Sudden severe pain or swelling in the scrotum (possible torsion)
- A hard lump in the testicle
- Fever with a hot, swollen testicle
- Trying to conceive for a year (six months if the woman is over 35) without success
Conventional treatment options
Conventional options depend on the cause:
- Lifestyle changes, weight loss and quitting smoking
- Treatment of infection and hormonal problems
- Surgery or embolization for varicocele
- Antioxidant supplements as advised by your doctor
- IUI, IVF or ICSI when sperm quality remains poor
Homeopathic medicines commonly considered for oligoasthenozoospermia
These medicines are commonly considered in homeopathy for oligoasthenozoospermia, 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 a low sperm count.
Conium maculatum: weakness and low desire, with hardness of the testicles.
Selenium: tiredness after the least effort with low desire.
Phosphoricum acidum: weakness after stress or grief, with low desire.
Lycopodium: weak erections and digestive weakness.
The right medicine is chosen only after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor.
Wondering which medicine is right for your oligoasthenozoospermia?
Every person with oligoasthenozoospermia is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for oligoasthenozoospermia 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 oligoasthenozoospermia at Welling Homeopathy
At Welling Homeopathy, we make a 360 degree evaluation of each couple visiting us for a conception problem and devise a treatment protocol to target the root cause. Homeopathic treatment involves a customised plan after a detailed history recording.
Please bring all your semen analyses, hormone and scan reports. Repeating the semen analysis after about three months shows how treatment is working.
Our clinical experience with this condition
Welling Homeopathy is the leading speciality clinic of India for the treatment of Oligoasthenozoospermia with Homeopathy medicines. We offer specially formulated Homeopathy treatment for Oligoasthenozoospermia to help your wife get pregnant naturally.
In the last 12 years, our Homeopathic medicines for Oligoasthenozoospermia have successfully helped men with sperm motility and count problems to father a child naturally. We have had satisfied husbands from more than 108 countries.
We have seen that a 6 months of treatment at Welling Homeopathy usually leads to a natural conception.
Our specialists are trained and experienced to manage every case with Oligoasthenozoospermia.
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 oligoasthenozoospermia
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.
- Exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight and eat a balanced diet.
- Abstain from cigarettes, alcohol and tobacco.
- Adopt stress management in life and sleep well.
- Avoid prolonged heat on the groin (hot tubs, laptops on the lap, tight underwear).
- Time intercourse around the fertile days of the cycle.
- Do not delay: sperm quality can change over time, so repeat tests and follow-up matter.
Oligoasthenozoospermia treatment in Mumbai at Welling Homeopathy
If you are looking for oligoasthenozoospermia 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 oligoasthenozoospermia
1. What is oligoasthenozoospermia?
It is a semen finding of low sperm count together with reduced sperm movement. It is a common cause of male infertility.
2. What is the homeopathic treatment for oligoasthenozoospermia?
Homeopathic treatment is individualised: it is chosen after detailed history recording and given under our HART protocol, with a repeat semen analysis to track progress.
3. What are normal sperm count and motility values?
The WHO lower reference limits are a sperm concentration of 16 million per mL and a total motility of 42%. Laboratories vary, so your doctor interprets the report.
4. Can lifestyle changes improve sperm count and motility?
Quitting smoking, losing excess weight, reducing alcohol, managing stress and avoiding heat on the groin all help sperm quality.
5. How long does it take to improve sperm count?
Sperm take about three months to develop, so a repeat semen analysis is usually done after three months of treatment.
6. Can I consult Welling Homeopathy online for oligoasthenozoospermia?
Yes. You can share your semen analyses and consult our specialists online from anywhere. We have been consulting patients online for 25 years.
7. Which is the best homeopathic medicine for oligoasthenozoospermia?
There is no single best homeopathic medicine for oligoasthenozoospermia. Agnus castus, Conium, Selenium, Phosphoricum acidum and Lycopodium 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 oligoasthenozoospermia take?
The duration depends on how long you have had oligoasthenozoospermia, 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 oligoasthenozoospermia?
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 oligoasthenozoospermia?
There are usually no symptoms; it is found on a semen analysis after a couple has not conceived for a year, sometimes with a varicocele or low sex drive.
11. What should I eat or avoid if I have oligoasthenozoospermia?
Eat a balanced diet with fruit, vegetables, nuts, pulses and protein, keep a healthy weight, avoid smoking, tobacco and heavy alcohol, and avoid heat on the groin.
12. What is the difference between conventional and homeopathic treatment of oligoasthenozoospermia?
Conventional treatment uses lifestyle changes, treatment of infection and hormones, repair of a varicocele, antioxidants, and IUI, IVF or ICSI when sperm quality stays 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 oligoasthenozoospermia in Mumbai?
Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., founder of Welling Homeopathy, Mumbai, who has over 25 years of experience, treats oligoasthenozoospermia 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 oligoasthenozoospermia 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.
