One of the most leading causes of male impotency is low sperm count. Other causes might include decreased sperm motility, poor quality sperm, and absence of sperms in semen. In general, most of the cases of male impotency are because of low sperm count. There are many biological and environmental causes that can result in decreasd sperm count.

There are millions of sperm get ejaculated with every male orgasm after successful stimulation during sexual activities. But, out of those millions, only approximately 200 manage to reach the egg (ovum) seated in the woman's fallopian tubes and of those hundreds only a single really prangs up the egg! Low sperm count is medically called as oligospermia that is labeled when sperm count is less than 20 mn/milliliter of semen. As described earlier, other than the sperm count, the quality and motility of the sperm also play significant role in offering the man his fertility.

The effects of aging on male fertility are not very sure, nevertheless, evidences reveal that it could be an important factor. Fertilization rates are generally over 60 per cent for men those who age below forty but for those above that age, the rates drop to slightly over a half.

Low sperm count can be tackled by taking various medications. Since the causes of low sperm count and quality are stress and anxiety, they are to be kept away as much as possible. Emotional stress and some psychological issues may markedly lead to low sperm count. Another factor to avoid case of low sperm count include exposure to heat such as very hot bath, sauna, working in high temperatures, very tight clothing (underwear), fever etc. Some researchers also believe that over use of laptops (keeping on lap) may also cause testicular overheating that ultimately lead to low sperm count and also alter sperm's quality.

Low sperm count can be tackle using aphrodisiac herbs. One should also be careful while cycling since exercises like bicycling may raise scrotal temperature and may also contribute to numbness in genital organs. Low sperm count can be cured by quitting alcohol and smoking since they are known factor to cause infertility. Tobacco is found to damage the sperm's DNA and give rise to infertility. drug abusing and narcotic drug consumption may cause low sperm count.

There are many ways to increase low sperm count and its quality. Avoiding lubricants and avoiding the junk food, canned/packed food may help in curing low sperm count. Wear loose undergarments; take aphrodisiac supplements such as Asparagus, Ashwagandha, Mucuna, Shilajit etc on regular basis may help in increasing sperm count. Reduce stress by doing meditation and relaxation.

Other ways to overcome low sperm count may include exercising adequately and maintaining a normal healthy body weight. Multivitamins may also help in curing low sperm count. However, in case where a man does not produce sperm at all (medically known as azoospermia) cannot be treated since it is irreversible case. Dietary modification, improved lifestyle and other changes help in treating sperm insufficiency.