Boosting Egg Quality: Dr.Gulati's Expert Tips

Patient: Dr. Gulati, can you please prescribe a medicine to boost my low sperm count? My wife is fine, but I’ve done multiple semen analyses, and the count is low. I need a medicine to increase it.

Dr. Gulati: I understand your concern. It seems logical to think that there should be a medication to fix a low sperm count, just like other health issues. But the reality is different. Unfortunately, there is no medicine that effectively improves a low sperm count.

Patient: Really? That’s hard to believe. Isn’t there anything that can help?

Dr. Gulati: The medical term for low sperm count is oligospermia. Sadly, there is no medical or surgical therapy available to treat it. This is a truth that many patients find difficult to accept.

Patient: Why don’t doctors tell us this upfront?

Dr. Gulati: Patients often don’t want to hear this truth, and understandably so. It’s a difficult reality to accept. As a result, many doctors avoid telling patients the truth to prevent them from getting upset and potentially seeking another doctor’s opinion. This can lead to doctors prescribing a variety of medications, even though they know these treatments are unlikely to be effective.

Patient: What kind of medications are usually prescribed?

Dr. Gulati: There’s a long list, including clomiphene, antioxidants, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and supplements. The very fact that the list is so long indicates that none of them reliably work. If there were a proven treatment, every doctor would prescribe the same medication.

Patient: So, none of these medications work at all?

Dr. Gulati: It’s important to understand that sperm counts can fluctuate naturally. Sometimes, due to random luck, a patient’s sperm count might temporarily increase after taking a certain medication. This can create a false impression of effectiveness, leading patients to continue taking the medication in the hope of sustained improvement. However, when they repeat the sperm count later, it often returns to its previous low level, revealing the temporary spike as a coincidence rather than a result of the medication.

Patient: That sounds incredibly frustrating.

Dr. Gulati: It is. False hope is extremely cruel. Patients can waste significant time and money on treatments that don’t work, not just in allopathic medicine but also in Ayurvedic and homeopathic remedies. The hard truth is that there is no reliable medical or surgical therapy to increase sperm count. Accepting this fact is crucial to avoid frustration and disappointment.

Patient: So, what should I do then?

Dr. Gulati: Understanding and accepting the truth can save you from the emotional and financial toll of pursuing false hopes. Instead, focus on exploring other fertility options and work closely with your doctor to find the best possible solutions for your unique situation. Remember, you are not alone, and there are other ways to achieve your reproductive goals.

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