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What should I do if my sperm injury is serious?

Asked by:Mona

Asked on:Apr 13, 2026 09:02 AM

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  • Eleni Eleni

    Apr 13, 2026

    Severe damage to sperm can be improved through lifestyle adjustments, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, nutritional supplements, psychological intervention, and medical assistance. It is usually related to factors such as overwork, chronic diseases, malnutrition, psychological stress, and reproductive system lesions.

    1. Adjust your lifestyle:

    Avoid staying up late and overexertion, and ensure 7-8 hours of sleep every day. Reduce sitting for long periods of time, get up and move around for 5 minutes every hour, and do moderate aerobic exercise such as brisk walking or swimming. Quit smoking and drinking, avoid high temperature environments such as saunas, and wear loose, breathable cotton underwear.

    2. Traditional Chinese Medicine conditioning:

    For kidney essence deficiency, you can choose a prescription that is compatible with Rehmannia glutinosa, Chinese yam, wolfberry and other medicinal materials. For those with spleen deficiency, you can add Poria cocos and Atractylodes macrocephala. Acupuncture selects acupuncture points such as Guanyuan and Shenshu, 2-3 times a week. It needs to be treated by a professional Chinese medicine practitioner based on syndrome differentiation and self-medication should be avoided.

    3. Nutritional supplements:

    Increase your zinc intake and eat zinc-rich foods such as oysters, pumpkin seeds or beef every day. Supplementary vitamin E can be obtained from nuts and dark vegetables. If necessary, take multivitamins under the guidance of a doctor. Avoid high-sugar and high-fat diets that may affect sperm quality.

    4. Psychological intervention:

    Long-term anxiety can inhibit spermatogenesis, and stress can be relieved through mindfulness meditation. Partners should avoid blaming and participate in counseling together. In severe cases, cognitive behavioral therapy can be performed to improve the vicious cycle caused by fertility pressure.

    5. Medical assistance:

    Varicocele requires microsurgery, and genital tract infection requires antibiotic selection based on drug susceptibility testing. Assisted reproductive technology may be considered for severe oligoasthenozoospermia. All medical treatments must be implemented after evaluation by a male physician, and self-medication is prohibited.

    You can add eel, black sesame and other warming ingredients to your daily routine, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Adhere to the "climbing the feet with both hands to strengthen the kidneys and waist" movement in Baduanjin and swim for 30 minutes three times a week to improve blood circulation. Conduct routine semen tests regularly and avoid contact with chemical agents during pregnancy preparation. Both partners should jointly establish a healthy routine, maintain a moderate frequency of sexual life, and avoid extreme abstinence or indulgence. Pay attention to keeping your waist and abdomen warm in winter, and avoid direct air conditioning in summer. Establishing a family planning schedule can effectively relieve psychological anxiety. If necessary, join a patient support group to obtain support.

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