Sperm Not Swimming? Some Supplements Can Help

When his swimmers can't swim, is there any hope? Can anything help, or must you rely only on expensive infertility treatments?

There are some supplements that can help. They aren't fool-proof and aren't a miracle cure, but in many cases they can make enough of a difference that eventually you will get a Big Fat Positive pregnancy test.

One thing to keep in mind when using supplements is that it takes about three months for a new "batch" of sperm to be produced. So give your guy at least three months between the start of the supplements and a new sperm analysis to see if there's been any improvement.

L Carnitine - Helps with the creation of new sperm and helps improve motility. This is one supplement that nearly all doctors recommend to patients with fertility problems.

Selenium - A powerful anti-aging supplement, selenium also helps prevent damage to sperm.

Grape Seed Extract - Another powerful anti-aging supplement, grape seed extract offers a whole array of health benefits, including helping with sperm production and preventing sperm damage.

Maca Root - Also recommended almost as often as L Carnitine, Maca Root helps promote the creation of new sperm, improves motility, and increases fertility.

Asian Ginseng - Has been shown to improve motility.

Zinc - If a man's body isn't getting enough Zinc then sperm production decreases immensely. Make sure he's getting enough zinc.

Bee Pollen - Helps stimulate sperm production and as a side benefit is helpful with allergies. Be sure and test first to make sure he's not allergic.

Vitamin A - helps with the growth of the cells that form the sperm.

Green Tea Extract - In addition to the many other health benefits it provides, green tea can also increase the number of healthy sperm.

Vitamin E - Also helps with the production of new cells, including sperm cells.

L Arginine - Is essential for the production of sperm.

Mens Complete Vitamin - A healthy body means healthy sperm. The body can concentrate on making more healthy sperm if it's protected and well taken care of.

There are several supplement blends available that are sold as fertility blends. Although they may appear expensive at first, when you add up each separate bottle of supplements, they are sometimes a good deal. Proxeed and FertilAid are two of the most well-known products. As with any supplement, read the label carefully and make sure the amount of supplements are not harmful and are safe to take together.

Have him take the supplements regularly, and wait at least three months before another sperm analysis to give them time to work. Hopefully, they'll be just the extra bit of help needed for you to get pregnant.