There are several tests to diagnose sterility in men and women. Male infertility can be diagnosed on the basis of several tests. A physical examination of the scrotal contents and the peritesticular area is done. A sample of the semen will then be analyzed. The semen sample is collected through masturbation into a semen cup. The collected semen is then analyzed for factors like sperm count, motility, morphology, semen volume, fructose level and pH. The normal sperm count is determined as 20 million sperm per millimeter. A value less than this is considered to be a case of low sperm count. If there are no sperms, the man is deemed infertile or sterile. Sperm is defined as having good motility if 60% of the observed sperm show good forward movement. Poor motility can result in sterility in spite of having a good sperm count. These days, several instruments are used to determine male fertility. These include Sperm Quality Analyzer or Spermalite, Integrated Semen Analysis System and The Sperm Class Analyzer. Female infertility can be determined by an endometrial biopsy where a portion of the uterine lining is analyzed. The woman will also have to undergo a series of hormone tests to identify any hormonal imbalances which can cause difficulty in conceiving. Pap smear and laparoscopic examination of pelvic organs will also help identify infertility and its cause. Certain X-ray tests can also be used to make a complete diagnosis.

Exercise is a great booster to sperm count since regular exercise reduces stress levels and increases metabolic function. Ensure that you get just the right amount of exercise. Not too much or too less. Excess exercise could reduce sperm count and too little exercise can affect the production of sperms. Check with your doctor if you are not sure of how much to exercise or what exercises to do. One primary exercise that can be done is exercise of the testicles, since these are the “factories” in which sperm are produced. While the purpose of this exercise is not to increase penis or testicle size, it greatly increases sexual health and sperm count. Take a warm cloth and any lubricant. Ensure that the lubricant that you use is not something that you are allergic to. Place the warm cloth around your testicles, such that it wraps around it. Leave it on for approximately 5 minutes until the skin of the testicles become flexible and soften up. Take the lubricant and apply a generous quantity of it around the testicles. Allow the lubricant to sink into the skin of your testicles. Gently pull the testicles in different directions, taking care not to pull it in an awkward direction that might cause it to be displaced. Keep doing this for approximately 2 minutes. For the next 5 minutes, apply some gentle pressure on the testicles. Use a warm, moist cloth to wipe away the excess lubricant. Ensure that the cloth is just warm and never hot, since heat can cause sperm count to reduce. This simple exercise can help enhance sperm count. Exercising the rest of the body is essential to keep you healthy and fit. This in turn is vital for good sperm count. Walking, cycling and jogging are good exercises for the body as a whole.

Some of the herbs that are known to increase sperm count are as follows. However, it is to be kept in mind that these herbs should be taken under medical supervision so as to reduce the risks of dangerous side effects. Jeevanti or Leptadenia reticulata is used to increase sperm count. This herb improves the functions of the testicles, seminal vesicles and epididymis and therefore increases sperm production and motility. Another herb widely used is Kapikacchu or Mucuna pruriens. This herb controls sperm damage and improves the testosterone levels in a man. Suvarnavang or Mosaic gold can also be used. This herb is effective for premature ejaculation and impotency as this increases the sperm count effectively within just 3 months. Ayurveda also recommends the use of Gokshura or Tribulus terrestris. This herb enhances sexual stamina and the quality and maturity of sperms. Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera is a herb which stimulates testosterone production and thereby increases sperm count. Vanya Kahu or Lactuca scariola improves sperm motility and increases sex drive. The herb Salabmisri or Orchis mascula is actually an orchid that increases sperm count. Saw palmetto or Serenoa repens is a natural steroid that considerably increases both, libido as well as sperm count. Raspberry leaf or Rubus idaeus can also be used to enhance sperm count. It improves the lifespan of sperm and is very high in calcium. Most sperm related problems can be addressed with the use of this herb. Nettle leaves or Urtica dioica are also often used to treat problems of low sperm count. It helps improve levels of testosterone and thereby increases sperm production. Eating nettle leaves for about a month will handle most issues of impotency due to low sperm levels.

The primary stage: The first stage begins approximately 3 weeks after the infection has happened. The symptoms start with small and painless sore. It is also called as a cancer. Now, since this sore is painless, people often do not notice it or simply ignore it. And after 3-6 weeks, this core automatically goes with/with out treatment.

The secondary stage: If this disease is not treated in the primary stage, symptoms like rashes on hands and feet or on other parts of the body develop. After the appearance of sore, these symptoms occur around 3-10 weeks after the chancre or sore. There might even be symptoms like fever and weakness.

The latent stage: This is the hidden stage and it can start from 2 years to about 30 years after the initial infection. In the early part of this stage, the symptoms might not be that strong. But the later part of the latent stage is chronic. Here, there are even more symptoms like puss in the rashes, brown spots all over the body and sore throat. Also, at this stage, this disease becomes highly contagious.

The tertiary or the last stage or the fourth stage: Normally, people see a doctor in the secondary or the latent stage itself. But in case if this is not done, this disease may show serious complications and may even affect the patient’s heart, eyes, liver and bones. There might be paralysis, organ failure or even death.

Cardiovascular syphilis is the one of the most serious form of syphilis. This health condition may even lead to death. Thus, it is recommended to treat syphilis in the initial stages itself to prevent further complications. It means that in the primary and the secondary stages itself when some of the symptoms occur, the patient must see the doctor and get the condition diagnosed effectively. However, studies indicate that in some cases, this infection had remained in the body of patients since many years with out giving any sort of symptoms. In such a case early recognition and diagnosis of the condition would not be possible. The bacterial infection spreads to the cardiovascular system in a short time after the infection. But, the infections’ effect on the heart does not become apparent till quite sometime. Normally, it takes six months to recognize the condition.

Cardiovascular syphilis can be categorized in the following groups:

• Asymptomatic.
• Simple aortitis
• Aortic Regurgitant
• Aneurysmal type
• Coronary Occlusive
• Myocarditis
• Peripheral vascular
• Neurovascular type.

In order to treat this cardiovascular syphilis, it is important to look into the person’s age, sex and extent of infection. The above grouping is also a matter that has to be looked into.

Syphilis is a bacterial disease that is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. This infection is a matter of concern especially during the pregnancy due to risk of transplacental infection of the fetus. And when this infection is caused during pregnancy and is passed on to the unborn baby, it is called as congenial syphilis. Some of the complications that may arise due to this infection are preterm labor and delivery, congenital abnormalities and fetal death. This infection can also affect the unborn baby. It can affect it by way of transmission of infection and/or complications for the fetal development. However, when this infection is diagnosed early, the doctor may avoid vaginal delivery of the baby. And to minimize the risk of congenial syphilis, the doctor may recommend C-section. This can reduce the risk of developing congenial syphilis. Statistics say that around 5, 00,000 babies are born with congenial syphilis every year. This disease can be transmitted through placenta. Thus during pregnancy, getting the test done in the early stages can reduce the risk of congenial syphilis in the unborn baby. Babies who have congenital syphilis show symptoms like soreness on the skin, skin rashes, yellowish skin, swollen arms and legs, runny nose and brownish spots near the mouth. It is vital to seek medical attention in the early stages itself or else the baby’s bones or other organs will be seriously affected.