In facts, male factors (including low sperm motility) contribute to around 50% of all infertility cases. Sperm motility, the ability of sperm to move efficiently, is crucial for fertilisation.

Not only did this diagnosis severely impact their chances of conceiving naturally, but it also meant that even advanced reproductive technologies like IVF (in vitro fertilisation) had a reduced or very little chance of success.

Turning to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Instead of just accepting the situation, Mr & Mrs Leang decided to look into different treatments and ended up going for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which eventually gave them a bit of hope.

In the couple’s words: “We had heard from friends and through stories about how it successfully addressed a range of health issues, including fertility problems, without needing to resort to surgery or heavy medications.” Encouraged by these stories, the couple sought out a well-known TCM practitioner, Mr Mak Wai Lam, who was recommended within their community.

The Experience with TCM

How Mr Leang felt about the treatments: “Mr Mak Wai Lam didn’t just look at the medical issue but considered all aspects of our life, including emotional and environmental factors that could be impacting our fertility.

The treatment plan was quite different from anything we were used to. It involved herbal remedies, specific changes to our diet, and regular acupuncture sessions focused on enhancing overall vitality and specifically targeting sperm health.”

Seeing Positive Changes

Three months into the treatment, the couple started to see improvements. A test in March 2023 showed that the husband’s sperm motility had increased to 8%. By July 2023, it was up to 9%. These numbers might still seem small, but in their case, they were huge. Each little bit of progress gave them more hope and motivation to keep going.