Reflexology: Boost male fertility
If you’re looking to boost male fertility why not help them relax at the same time? We’ve already seen here how stress and infertility interlink, before we heal the quality of sperm.
What is fertility (or infertility)?
If it’s been 12 months or more and despite your best efforts, conception is still not happening for you.
We class this as infertility or subfertility. In around 25% of cases this is male infertility.
Understanding Male Infertility
Male infertility is a multifaceted issue, influenced by genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Understanding the underlying causes, such as varicocele, hormonal imbalances, or lifestyle choices, is crucial for addressing this condition effectively. Incorporating a balanced diet, rich in antioxidants, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can significantly improve sperm quality and testosterone levels, thereby enhancing fertility. Regular medical check-ups are also essential to identify and treat any underlying health issues that may be contributing to infertility.
Karen Botha MAR
Your Association of Reflexologist’s Therapist
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About male fertility/ about infertility
One major contributing factor of male fertility issues which we know as infertility (or sub fertility) is that when you under any kind of stress whether this be physical ailments or mental your body will deal with this, but this has a knock on effect…
The more energy that your body uses dealing with stress means it has less to deal with the normal ‘housekeeping’ of your body and so it becomes less efficient at disposing of toxins. Your body will recognise that your reproductive organs are not critical to your life and so more often than not your body stores toxins in this area making it difficult to conceive.
This can wind up with you and your partner tracking ovulation around the best time for conception to where you have an ovulation calendar and often undergoing IVF. This all causes stress!
My medication has sub fertility side effects - can Reflexology help?
Some drugs such as for Crohns or rheumatoid arthritis can affect fertility. Reflexology has strong results in helping many of these illnesses which could cause less dependency on the drugs and therefore improved male fertility. See details of diseases reflexology may help here
Likewise, some herbal remedies such as root extracts of Tripterygium wilfordii (a Chinese herb), can affect sperm production or reduce the size of your testicles having a negative effect on your fertility.
Signs of infertility in men
*Hormonal imbalances
*Erectile dysfunction
*Problems ejaculating
*Changes in testicles
*Obesity
How can you tell if a man is infertile?
Risk factors may also contribute to infertility in both men and women, include:
*age, although this we accept this issue for women, men’s fertility falls off from their early 20s. Way before women’s.
*smoking tobacco or other drugs including marijuana
*drinking alcohol
*history of sexually transmitted infections
*stress, also read this page
*poor diet, see below
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Can Reflexology aid fertility in men?In short –
How long does it take to see results?
Everyone is different and the time to see results will vary according to how deep-rooted your problems are. Most people will respond to Reflexology to boost male fertility within 3 to 6 weekly appointments, meaning that this is when we work past the general imbalances and can address the more severe imbalances. We can increase fertility in men in 3 months of regular weekly sessions.
I’ve already had a child and yet I’m being told we’re now infertile?
They call this secondary infertility and can be common because of our bodies reacting to changing external stimuli. Reflexology may therefore be very effective for secondary infertility as it re-
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Can reflexology be used to support medical fertility procedures?
Yes, Reflexology to boost male fertility supports medical fertility procedures as it prepares you physically and emotionally by ensuring your body is in the best condition to optimise the chance of a successful pregnancy.
I’ve been told we have ‘unexplained infertility’ can reflexology help this?
If medical tests have shown no reason for you being unable to conceive this is unexplained infertility. Reflexology for infertility can assist this by ensuring that both you and your partners are in optimum condition by re-
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Can reflexology be used to support medical fertility procedures?
Yes, Reflexology to boost male fertility supports medical fertility procedures as it prepares you physically and emotionally by ensuring your body is in the best condition to optimise the chance of a successful pregnancy.
I’ve been told we have ‘unexplained infertility’ can reflexology help this?
If medical tests have shown no reason for you being unable to conceive this is unexplained infertility. Reflexology for infertility can assist this by ensuring that both you and your partners are in optimum condition by re-
Can a woman get pregnant if a man has a low sperm count?
A low sperm count male infertility with any sperm reading that comes in under 15 million sperm in every millimetre of semen. That’s not to say that a woman can’t get pregnant, it just means that the less sperm, the less chance there is. The problem is exacerbated when the quality of this sperm is also low because this is when you have issues with the sample falling even more short, because it is small to start with and then even smaller because the number of sperm isn’t all the best quality.
This is where we can help at Essential Feeling because by working with men weekly over a three-month period, it is easy for their sperm to improve.
Boost male fertility via mental health
However, it’s important to understand the psych of men because when they discover they have fertility issues, it can affect male egos. That’s not meant to be derogatory, but men are bred to provide for us.
So, for this reason, it can mentally hit men hard. Often harder than if they have to care for a woman who has the fertility issues. Therefore, it is as important as possible to show men that we can improve male fertility relatively easily as whatever affects the male reproductive function also affects their mind.
How can I increase my sperm count naturally and boost male fertility that way?
Supplements
Male fertility supplements help our body to have the right fuel to run optimally when we’re not getting that from our diet and so can boost sperm count and male fertility. D-AA is worth looking into. In short, they claim it helps to increase testosterone levels. Vitamin D can do the same. Also, look into taking zinc and ashwagandha.
- Sperm motility: Regular consumption of antioxidants like vitamin C has been shown to significantly enhance sperm motility.
- Erectile dysfunction: Addressing lifestyle factors can also improve conditions like erectile dysfunction, which indirectly boosts male fertility.
- Testosterone levels: A balanced diet and regular exercise are key to maintaining healthy testosterone levels, crucial for male fertility.
- Semen quality: Zinc supplements have been linked to improved semen quality in several studies.
- Oxidative stress: Antioxidants play a vital role in combating oxidative stress, a known factor in male infertility.
- Libido: Certain supplements, such as maca root, have been traditionally used to boost libido, contributing to better fertility outcomes.
- Varicocele: Men with varicocele, a common condition, should seek medical advice as it can impact sperm production and quality.
- Sperm count: Increasing the intake of folate and zinc has been associated with a higher sperm count in some studies.
- Antioxidants: A diet rich in antioxidants can protect sperm from cellular damage and improve fertility.
- Lifestyle changes: Simple lifestyle changes, including reducing alcohol intake and quitting smoking, can have a significant impact on male fertility.
Exercise
Regular exercise can boost your testosterone, but be careful. If you’re exercising too much, building too much muscle, it can channel your testosterone off to feed this muscle rather than building quality sperm. Linked to this often is a lack of libido. Small studies have shown fenugreek supplements and mac root to be effective for improving libido (sex drive).
Vitamins
Vitamin C and other antioxidant supplements can boost male fertility if they are low in oxidants.
The Role of Diet in Boosting Male Fertility
Diet plays a pivotal role in male fertility, with certain nutrients directly impacting sperm health and testosterone levels. Foods rich in zinc, such as meat and shellfish, and antioxidants like vitamins C and E, found in fruits and vegetables, are particularly beneficial. Additionally, omega-3 fatty acids, present in fish, can improve sperm motility. It’s also important to stay hydrated and limit the intake of caffeine and alcohol, which can adversely affect fertility. Incorporating these dietary changes can create a positive environment for sperm production and overall reproductive health.
Stress
We’ve already discussed the effects of stress and fertility, here. Read this page please.
Lifestyle Modifications for Improved Fertility
Lifestyle factors, including physical activity, stress management, and avoiding exposure to toxins, play a significant role in male fertility. Regular exercise boosts testosterone levels and sperm quality, while stress reduction techniques, such as meditation or yoga, can improve libido and sexual function. It’s also crucial to avoid excessive heat exposure, recreational drug use, and exposure to environmental toxins, all of which can negatively impact sperm production. Making these lifestyle modifications can significantly enhance fertility and increase the chances of conception.
On top of this, look at the warning signs above that your male fertility might need a boost. Whether alcohol intake affects male reproductive function is controversial, but if you’re overweight, which many men are when they consume too much e.g. beer, in the same way that a high (or low) BMI affects women’s fertility, the same is true for men. If your body is fighting the effects of being overweight, it reduces the amount of energy left for producing a healthy sperm count and quality.
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Reflexology and male fertility
Boosting male fertility with something as simple as an hour’s reflexology once a week which also improves their ability to cope with stress is something nice for them. A bit of time out from the process of ‘trying to conceive’. And so they are often more inclined to accept this as a way to boost male fertility that if they have to go through traditional medical routes.
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