Because
of the lifestyle problems the present times, one can observe the increase in
the issues with male infertility on the rise. This occurs primarily because of
the low sperm counts. Here we discuss in detail the causes, symptoms, and
treatment-related to low sperm count:
·
What
is meant by low sperm count?
When the semen that is ejaculated
during intercourse has less sperm than when compared to normal it’s called as
low sperm count. The other term for this condition is oligospermia. In case
there is a complete lack of sperms it's called an Azoospermia. The low sperm
count is known when there is less than 15 million sperm per ml of the semen.
·
Causes
and Symptoms of low sperm count:
Usually, there are no symptoms that
one can notice. Low sperm count is usually identified when the couple are
investigated for infertility. Some of the issues leading to investigating semen
analysis:
1. Problems with
sexual function:
This can include a reduced desire for sex and at times
issues with erection that is also termed as erectile dysfunction.
2. Pain in the area:
The testicular region at times can be painful. It also at
times is swollen and has inflammation leading to a diagnosis of testicular
varicose veins.
3. Hormonal
abnormality:
One of the signs for hormone abnormality is a reduction in
body hair or facial hair.
4.
Bacterial infection:
Some
bacterial infection affecting the male reproductive organs can hamper the production
of sperms and can also obstruct sperm passing. Example; Orchitis and
Epididymis.
·
Treatment of low sperm count:
The treatment depends on the
diagnosis. Some of them are:
1.
Infection treatments:
There are antibiotics given for the treatment of any infections in the
reproductive pathway to recover fertility.
2.
Hormone balance with medicines: The doctor will prescribe hormone substitution as per the
need as infertility might occur due to excessive or low hormones in the body.
3.
Surgical treatments: In
case the vas deferens is blocked it can be surgically treated. Varicocelectomy for
varicose veins.
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