A disorder occurring in men that is marked by a reduced sperm count in the semen is Oligospermia. A healthy amount of sperm is typically required in a man's semen to impregnate a woman. As shown by the WHO in 2009, if the sperm count was less than 15 million sperm per milliliter (mL), the disorder was called Oligospermia. Mild Oligospermia as sperm count varies from 5 million to 10 million sperm/mL is diagnosed. The severe sperm count of 0-5 million sperm/ml.
1. Hormonal imbalances: Hypothalamus and hypophysis hormones are produced for the development of sperm. If any changes occur in these hormones, sperm development will be compromised.
2. Ejaculatory Issues: It is known as retrograde ejaculation if semen flows back instead of flowing out of the penis. This disorder will reduce the number of sperm and cause men to become infertile.
3. Undescended testicles: It is impossible to be fertile for men born with this condition. If the testicles don't go down from the abdomen into the bag that forms the scrotum during fetal development, the person's fertility is hindered.
4. Anti-sperm antibodies: Specific cells called anti-sperm cells appear to destroy sperm cells by wrongly recognizing them as dangerous invaders causing low sperm numbers.
5. Chromosome abnormalities: Certain genetic disruptions may cause abnormal development in male breeding organs, such as Klinefelter syndrome, Kilmann syndrome, and Kartagener's syndrome.
6. Obstructions: Obstruction is one of the important causes of Oligospermia. Tubes of sperm may lead to low semen flow if blocked by abnormal developments such as cystic fibrosis or damage from previous operations and infections.
7. Accident or injury: Procedures such as vasectomy, hernia repair, scrotal surgeries, prostate reduces the ejaculate sperm count.
8. Certain specific medicines: Such medicines can influence sperm development in the body, such as antifungals, antibiotics, ulcer medications, chemical therapy, replacement therapy with testosterone, etc.
9. Environmental factors: Sperm production may be decreased if chemicals, radiation, and heavy metals are exposed.
There are no noticeable symptoms and signs of Oligospermia seen for certain men. This medical condition is only diagnosed when they find it difficult to conceive a child. However, if a man has Oligospermia because of other problems such as chromosomal defects, hormonal imbalance, or obstruction, sure signs and symptoms can occur.
Let us look at the oligospermia symptoms, as seen in the following:
• Swelling, discomfort, or testicular lump.
• Sexual disorders such as the failure to sustain erectile dysfunction during sexual intercourse.
• Low growth of facial and body hair, and other symptoms of hormone and chromosomal abnormalities.
• Thick Discharge
• Amplified and swollen scrotum veins.
• When a virus is spread, you can have burning sensations during your urination.
Despite lower sperm counts, some men with Oligospermia still can conceive. However, it can be harder to fertilize. It can take more attempts without a fertility problem than couples. Despite the low sperm levels, other people with Oligospermia do not have a problem with the pregnancy.
Some of Oligospermia's most common causes often increase the risk of an individual for other fertility problems. This covers problems with sperm motility.
The motility of sperm relates to how "active" sperm is in the semen of a man. Normal behavior makes it possible for sperm to swim into an egg to fertilize. The sperm cannot travel enough to enter an egg with irregular motility. The sperm can also travel in an unpredictable mode to avoid hitting an egg.
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