Oligospermia:
Oligospermia is a male fertility issue defined as a low sperm concentration in the ejaculate. Low sperm concentration or “sperm count” is the number of sperm in a prescribed volume of ejaculate. As per World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, a low sperm count is less than 20 million sperm/ml.
Level of Oligospermia- Low Sperm Count:
In the latest statement of semen quality (2010), the WHO now considers a sperm count of 15 million sperm/ml to be low for fertile men.
What is the Meaning of a Low Sperm Count?
Having a low sperm suggests that it may be difficult to conceive naturally. It does not necessarily mean that it will be harder to conceive. Remember, it takes two to conceive and the health of the female partner matters significantly for conception. In addition, no exact correlation exists between the severity of oligospermia and conception rates. In summary, the most important points about the sperm count and fertility are:
►Reference ranges for sperm counts are defined in fertile (not infertile) men.
►Except when no sperm are found, the sperm count is not a good measure of fertility.
►Many men conceive without trouble having low sperm counts.
The main sign of low sperm count is the inability to conceive a child. Often, there are no other obvious signs or symptoms. In some cases, however, an underlying problem such as an inherited hormonal imbalance or a condition that blocks the passage of sperm may cause signs and symptoms. Low sperm count symptoms may include:
►The inability to conceive a child
►Problems with sexual function for example, low sex drive or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)
►Pain, swelling or a lump in the testicle area
►Decreased facial or body hair or other signs of a chromosome or hormone abnormality
Causes of Oligospermia:
Following are the causes or underlying conditions that could possibly cause Oligospermia includes:
Causes of temporarily reduced sperm
► High Fever
► High temperatures
► Certain drugs
► Certain Poisons
► Certain hormonal conditions
► Certain severe illnesses
► Smoking
►Excessive Alcohol
►Recreational drug use
Varicocele:
►Varicose veins around the testes
►Inflammation of the testes
►Radiation exposure
►Radiotherapy
Risk Factors of Oligospermia:
A number of risk factors are linked to low sperm count and other problems that can cause low sperm count. They include:
►Being age 35 or older
►Smoking tobacco
►Abusing alcohol
►Using certain illegal drugs
►Being overweight
►Being underweight
►Having certain past or present infections
►Being exposed to toxins
►Overheating the testicles
►Having a prior vasectomy or vasectomy reversal
►Being born with a fertility disorder or having a blood relative with a fertility disorder
►Having certain medical conditions, including tumors and chronic illnesses
►Undergoing medical treatments, such as surgery or radiation for cancer
►Taking certain medications
►Bicycling for long periods, especially on a hard seat or poorly adjusted bicycle
Treatment of Oligospermia:
You can visit Imranz Clinic for a complete detailed evaluation of the sperm count and the causation. Imranz Clinic offers specialized treatment protocol for the treatment of Oliospermia.
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