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Can my sperm count vary due to the Aswagandha tablets?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent a semen analysis today, and the results showed severe oligospermia with the sperm concentration of 1 million per 1 mL. The total sample was 2 mL. I have had stomach issues for the past two days. I have passed stools three to four times over the past two days. I take Ashwaga... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I checked your report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The reports state that you have low sperm concentration. There are many reasons for low concentration. I have listed them below. Varicocele occurs due to the sw... Read Full »
I have low sperm count. Can varicocelectomy be helpful?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with bilateral varicocele grade II and III. My urologist recommended microscopic varicocelectomy after reviewing my test results. I am 32 years old and all of my blood test results, including hormones were in the normal range. However, my semen analysis showed that t... Read Full »
Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your semen concentration is very much within normal limits. You have not mentioned the morphology and motility in detail. As far as I know microsurgical varicocelectomy should be done only when two parameters are affected. Either the count and motility are low or count an... Read Full »
I am worried about my husband's sperm count. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 years and 11 months old, and my husband is 29 years and 11 months old. We got married six years ago and started trying to conceive five years ago. I have had blood work, urine tests, and a transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) done. All my reports are good, except my ultrasound shows a sm... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your health care provider. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Take healthy precautions and try to be consistent. Less than 15 million per ml and less than 39 million per ejaculate are considered abnormal. Continu... Read Full »
Will my smaller penis size pose a problem during sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old and my penis size is 2.2 inch in flaccid state and 5 inch in erect state. I would like to know that, is it a good size because I have read somewhere that 6 inch is normal size. My penis size is smaller than the standard size. What to do now? Do girls think about penis si... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for choosing this platform. 2 to 5 inch of the penis size is normal. The average size of penis is 3-5 inch while erect and 1-3 inch while flaccid. Having said this I like to inform you that penis size does not make things different during sex as only one thir... Read Full »
I have been suffering from erection problem during sexual intercourse. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been married for six years. My concern is about the erection during sexual intercourse. During intercourse, I am facing issues with achieving a normal erection. I need to put in a lot of effort to maintain an erection. Also, I need to provide the sample for sperm analysis. I am u... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your complaints, you may have erectile dysfunction (ED). Reasons for erectile dysfunction (ED) are as follows: Stress due to work or family-related issues. Depression. Varicocele (enlargement of the veins within the scrotu... Read Full »
Will my regular masturbation affect sperm count?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 26-year-old male. I have been masturbating daily for nearly eight to nine years. I have tried a lot to quit, but I could not. I am getting watery sperm while masturbating now. Will abstinence for three to five days lead to a normal quality of sperm? I am in fear that it could have c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concern. Masturbation is normal; ninety-five percent of males do that (out of a hundred males, ninety-five males). It is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice. Here are some ben... Read Full »
My sperm count and motility are low. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old married man and I have a habit of masturbation once in a day since the last 13 years. I have no problem with erection or excitement but I am unable to conceive my wife. We have been married for the last two years. I have had sperm analysis and the sperm count is 25 a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.Masturbation is a safe habit, and it does not cause any problems like reduction in counts. So, you need not worry. Your counts are in low range, and the motility is also low. Though there are chances of conception, this may become a litt... Read Full »
Kindly view my sperm test and confirm if the results are normal.
Query: Hello doctor, We are planning to have a baby. I have carried out a routine test for sperm analysis and want to confirm if the results are normal? 1. Volume is 4 ml. 2. Color is pearly. 3. Viscosity is fluid. 4. ph is 8.5. 5. Sperm concentration is 62.6 * 1000000/ml. 6. Total spermatozoa: 250.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports. Your counts are fine with motility more than 30 % and immotile less than 10. Ideally, the counts more than 15 million are considered adequate as per WHO standard now, earlier it was 50 million. Also, there is no evidence of any infect... Read Full »
What does the presence of pus cells in semen analysis suggest?
Query: Hello doctor, My semen analysis shows: Sperm Count - 98 millions/ml, Liquefaction time - 25 minutes, Reaction - alkaline. Motility: active - 70%, slugglish - 10%, non-motile - 20%. Morphology: Normal forms - 92%, abnormal forms - 8%. Other findings: Pus Cells 40-45/HPF. Semen culture also ... Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you do not have symptoms of urinary infection like burning, frequency of urination, blood in urine or semen, you need not take any medicines. Immature sperms also appear like pus cells on microscopy. One good option is to repeat the semen analysis after one week. Do... Read Full »
My seminal fluid test result is 70 million/ml. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old, and I did a test for seminal fluid for fertility, and the count was 70 million/ml. The doctor only gave me vitamins for three months. Would it improve my chances of having a baby, or do I need something more? Note that my wife's doctor suggested artificial insemination... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can have babies, but not by having that vitamin tablet. There is a good count, so the testis usually is producing sperm. Artificial insemination is the treatment if you are not able to have good sex. If you sow a weak seed, the plant will... Read Full »