Did you know in 30-40% of infertility cases, the man’s health is responsible? Male infertility is defined as the inability of a male to make a fertile female pregnant for a minimum of one year of unprotected, frequent intercourse. There are many causes, and some are physical and cannot be changed.
However, many causes are not physical and can be changed. Common causes include: hormone imbalances; celiac disease (autoimmunity); testosterone replacement therapy (shuts down testosterone receptors); exposure to chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides; heavy metals; radiation; EMF exposure; alcohol, drug or tobacco use; obesity, poor diet (insulin resistance and inflammation); diabetes; lack of exercise; and chronic stress.
The place to start is, as in most chronic conditions, the diet. A high protein, high fat diet helps to encourage weight loss and proper hormone production. Proper testing with an expanded male hormone profile, adrenal stress index, and comprehensive thyroid will give insights into hormonal imbalances. A Tox Detect Profile gives insight to levels of toxicity in the body. Armed with this information, a plan of action can be employed to restore balance back and boost the chances of fertility.
Key male herbs to accomplish this include:
- Tribulus: a key herb for male infertility. It has been shown to increase sperm count and motility. It lowers estrogen while concurrently increasing testosterone. It increases energy and stamina and is safe to take long-term.
- Korean Ginseng: a general male tonic that supports male fertility issues. It improves sexual function and erectile dysfunction.
- Tongkat Ali: indicated for decreased libido, impotence or male infertility. It helps restore or build vitality and has shown significant improvement in sperm concentration.
- Ashwagandha: shown to improve male fertility, boost overall sperm health, increase libido and improve stress response. It is an overall wonderful chill pill.
*Do not try this protocol on your own. It is only to be used after proper testing so we know what correct dosages to use.