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What Does This Semen Analysis Report Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jun 2016
Question: hi , I have done semen analysis . And found low sperm mobility even the sperm count is within the range. I have also done scanning , in which it shows varicocele is present . Doctor precribed FERTAB 50mg for 30days.

Will it cure the issues ?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Zinc and folic acid supplements would help, not Fertab.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Varicocele cannot be cured with medicines and the only way out is surgery. Fertab does not have any role in this. Fertab contains clomiphene and I would advise against its use. It has been prescribed with an objective of triggering FSH and LH levels but might mess up with the hormonal levels and well as sperm motility and count and that is the reason I would not promote its use. Rather, taking zinc supplements (like Cobadex CZS tablet) along with folic acid supplements (like Folvite) taken once daily for 3-6 months has proven benefits in terms of enhancing sperm motility and count. However, as mentioned, it will not help in curing varicocele but nevertheless will help in offsetting the negative effect that the varicocele could have.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (41 minutes later)

Hi Doc ,

Please see the Lab Reports and advice .
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Try zinc and folic acid supplements.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. I have checked the reports. What I have said remains applicable and I would insist you to take zinc and folic acid supplements on regular basis.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (20 minutes later)

Hi ,

Thanks for the reply .

Can u suggest zinc and folic acid supplements with band names and how much ' mg" i have to take-in daily ?

Will multivitamin tablets will tablets one per day is enough ?

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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Brands vary from country to country

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. The available brands differ from country to country. Zinc 40-50 mg per day and Folic acid 5 mg per day would be needed.

The following links will help you in finding the appropriate brands:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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What Does This Semen Analysis Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Zinc and folic acid supplements would help, not Fertab. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Varicocele cannot be cured with medicines and the only way out is surgery. Fertab does not have any role in this. Fertab contains clomiphene and I would advise against its use. It has been prescribed with an objective of triggering FSH and LH levels but might mess up with the hormonal levels and well as sperm motility and count and that is the reason I would not promote its use. Rather, taking zinc supplements (like Cobadex CZS tablet) along with folic acid supplements (like Folvite) taken once daily for 3-6 months has proven benefits in terms of enhancing sperm motility and count. However, as mentioned, it will not help in curing varicocele but nevertheless will help in offsetting the negative effect that the varicocele could have. Let me know if I could help further. Regards