Sperm count plays a crucial role in IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) treatments, especially when addressing male infertility issues. At Hope Plus IVF, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, along with Dr. Anuja Singh, Dr. Simi Kumari, and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, the focus is on improving sperm count and sperm quality to increase the chances of successful fertilization.
Importance of Sperm Count in IVF
Sperm count refers to the number of sperm cells present in a man’s semen. A healthy sperm count is typically above 15 million sperm per milliliter. Low sperm count (oligospermia) can affect the ability to naturally conceive and may require fertility treatments such as IVF or ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection).
Steps at Hope Plus IVF to Address Low Sperm Count:
- Diagnosis:
- Semen Analysis: A thorough semen analysis is conducted to assess sperm count, motility (movement), and morphology (shape).
- Blood Tests: Hormonal imbalances (such as low testosterone or elevated FSH levels) can contribute to low sperm count, which can be diagnosed through blood tests.
- Scrotal Ultrasound: To identify issues like varicocele (swelling of veins within the scrotum), which may reduce sperm quality and count.
- Medications and Supplements:
- Hormonal Treatments: If hormonal imbalance is detected, medications like Clomiphene Citrate or HCG injections can be prescribed to stimulate the production of more sperm.
- Antioxidants: Supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, and Coenzyme Q10 help improve sperm health by reducing oxidative stress in the body.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and regular exercise can help naturally boost sperm count.
- Advanced Procedures:
- ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection): For men with a very low sperm count, Hope Plus IVF offers ICSI, where a single sperm is directly injected into the egg, bypassing the need for a high sperm count.
- Sperm Retrieval Techniques: In cases where sperm count is extremely low or absent (azoospermia), techniques like TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction) or PESA (Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration) are used to retrieve viable sperm directly from the testicles.
- Assisted Reproductive Techniques:
- After sperm count is optimized, IVF is performed by collecting the eggs from the female partner and fertilizing them with the treated sperm. The resulting embryos are monitored, and the healthiest ones are transferred to the uterus for implantation.
At Hope Plus IVF, with the combined expertise of Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Dr. Anuja Singh, Dr. Simi Kumari, and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, patients benefit from the latest advancements in male infertility treatments, including medications, hormone therapies, and advanced sperm retrieval techniques, which significantly improve IVF success rates.
