Authored by Dr Harsh Sharma, Edited and Peer Reviewed by Dr. Pooja Sharma
Published October 18, 2024, Last updated October 18, 2024
Oligospermia means that your sperm count is low. A low sperm count makes conception difficult. The following homeopathic medicines for oligospermia are very effective –
- Agnus Castus
- Acid Phos
- Lycopodium
- Graphites
- Phosphorus
Before we come to the details of these medicines and their usage, let us understand oligospermia a little better.
What is Oligospermia?
Oligospermia is a condition in which your sperm count is insufficient to cause conception. A normal sperm count means that there are anywhere between 15 million to 200 million sperms per ml of semen. If the count is below 15 million per ml, it makes conception difficult.
Oligospermia is different from a condition in which the sperm count is totally absent. Azoospermia is the name of such a condition in which the sperm count is zero. In such cases, there are no chances of conception.
Normal Production of Sperm Count
The production of sperm requires a number of processes to work in an immaculate manner. Hypothalamus and the pituitary gland produce certain hormones that are responsible for the production of sperms in the testicles. After production, these sperms need to mix with semen to be further ejaculated out of the penis.
What causes Oligospermia?
There may be some medical conditions and some lifestyle factors that can cause oligospermia. Any one of the following conditions can lead to low sperm count-
1. Varicocele – It is a condition in which the veins in the scrotum swell. It is one of the most common causes of oligospermia and is reversible.
2. Infections – Some infections in the scrotum and the reproductive system can cause oligospermia.
3. Ejaculation difficulty – In some cases, the semen enters the urinary bladder instead of coming out of the penis. This retrograde ejaculation can be the cause of oligospermia in some cases.
4. Medicines- some medicines like that of blood pressure can also cause oligospermia.
5. Hormone disturbances – If the hormones produced by glands like pituitary and the hypothalamus are imbalanced, it can also cause oligospermia.
6. Wheat allergy – Celiac disease can also lead to a low sperm count.
7. Lifestyle issues – Being overweight, smoking and drug abuse can also cause low sperm count.
8. Obesity – Another lifestyle issue that can be easily addressed is obesity. Excess weight can cause low sperm count and the reverse is also true in most cases where losing weight can improve the sperm count.
Treatment of Oligospermia
The first and foremost thing to do in a case of oligospermia is to try and find out the cause of the condition. In cases where we are able to find the real reason of the trouble, be it an infection, obesity or a hormonal disturbance, one needs to treat the underlying condition. Where alcoholism or substance abuse is the culprit, one needs to get rid of these addictions. If there is the possibility of side effects of some medicines, those side effects need to be treated and the offending medicines stopped.
Lifestyle improvements for Oligospermia
An often overlooked aspect in the treatment of oligospermia is the role of one’s lifestyle. Leading a healthy and disciplined lifestyle is important from all aspects. Excess use of intoxicants like alcohol or tobacco should be avoided. One should lead an active life where mobility and exercise are a part of one’s daily routine. This helps in multiple ways. On the one hand, it helps avoid constipation and on the other hand, it leads to weight loss. Avoiding too much of processed food is also advisable since it can cause inflammation in the body as well as lead to weight gain.
Homeopathic medicines for Oligospermia
It is of utmost importance that one should understand the role that homeopathic medicines can play in the treatment of oligospermia. Often, people underestimate the effectiveness of Homeopathy in the treatment of oligospermia. I have often seen remarkable turnarounds in the low sperm counts in a matter of a few weeks with proper homeopathic treatment.
5 Best Homeopathic Medicines for Oligospermia
1. Agnus Castus – One of the best homeopathic remedies for oligospermia with impotence
2. Acid Phos – One of the best homeopathic medicines for low sperm count with weakness
3. Lycopodium – One of the best homeopathic remedies for oligospermia in thin and pining men
4. Graphites – One of the best homeopathic medicines for oligospermia with skin diseases
5. Phosphorus – One of the best homeopathic medicines for Oligospermia with anxiety and restlessness
Here, I am providing a few guiding symptoms towards the use of these medicines in the treatment of oligospermia. This is in no way an invitation for you to medicate yourself. Rather, this is just an effort to make you understand that close individualization is the key to the selection of the right medicine, even in patients who seem to be suffering from a similar disease.
1. Agnus Castus – One of the best homeopathic remedies for low sperm count with impotence
When there is impotence as a concomitant along with oligospermia, Agnus Castus is one of the best homeopathic medicines. Erections seem to be almost absent. There is loss of prostatic fluid on straining. Testicles may be cold, swollen, hard and painful.
2. Acid Phos – One of the best homeopathic medicines for oligospermia with weakness
When there is intense weakness along with oligospermia, Acid Phos is one of the best homeopathic medicines for oligospermia. The patient seems to have mental weakness along with physical weakness. It suits the young much more as compared to the middle aged or the old. There may be involuntary emissions at night or during stool.
3. Lycopodium – One of the best homeopathic remedies for oligospermia in thin and pining men
When the condition is seen in skinny and wiry men, Lycopodium is one of the best homeopathic remedies for low sperm count. The patient is prone to anger. There are digestive or urinary issues as concomitants to any and every trouble that such a patient has. Flatulence is a marked symptom.
4. Graphites – One of the best homeopathic medicines for low sperm count with skin diseases
When there are skin diseases present, Graphites is one of the best homeopathic remedies for oligospermia. The patient has skin eruptions which itch and ooze a thick, sticky discharge. Constipation is also present along with the reproductive and skin diseases.
5. Phosphorus – One of the best homeopathic medicines for Oligospermia with anxiety and restlessness
When there is anxiety and restlessness, Phosphorus is one of the best homeopathic medicine for oligospermia. Anxiety and restlessness are present without any rhyme or reason. The patient is usually tall and slender. There is increased thirst and that too for cold water.
