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Male Infertility

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Wanting to have a child is easy for many couples. Conceiving, however, may not be so easy. Improve your odds with better sperm quality. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Wanting to have a child is easy for many couples. Conceiving, however, may not be so easy. Improve your odds with better sperm quality. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Get a check-up

    Visit your doctor to find out whether your infertility is due to a treatable medical condition or to a medication

  • Curb alcohol

    Avoid excessive drinking to keep sperm count high

  • Get extra anti-oxidants

    Take a daily nutritional supplement containing 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU of vitamin E, and 200 mcg of selenium to reduce oxidative stresses that damage sperm

  • Think zinc

    Improve sperm quality by taking 60 mg of this essential mineral every day, along with 1 to 2 mg per day of copper, for three months

  • Add L-carnitine to your daily routine

    Taking 3 grams a day of this supplement may improve sperm motility

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