Oligospermia

Posted by scott1 on July 17th, 2018

Definition of oligospermia is a condition in which semen contains less than 20 million sperm per cubic milliliter. When the number of sperm is few, this reduces the likelihood of fertilization of the ovum and pregnancy after marriage. However, there are many men who have a small amount of sperm, yet they are able to have children.

If the cause of oligospermia is known, it is possible to increase their number and solve the problem. In some cases, the couple is forced to undergo fertility treatments to increase the likelihood of pregnancy, while others reach a stage where they are forced to perform laboratory fertilization.

Symptoms of oligospermia

In general, the only symptom that indicates oligospermia is the difficulty of pregnancy. However, in some cases oligospermia is caused by hormonal causes, and then there are general signs of the disease, such as:

Sexual ability is the lack of sexual desire or the difficulty of maintaining erection for a long time.

Pain, swelling or protrusion appears in the testicles area.

Decrease the amount of hair in the face or body.

Any other signs indicate to chromosomal disorders.

Therefore, in each case the couple has difficulty to get pregnancy for one year or more, or showing one of the above signs, they should seek medical advice.

Causes and risk factors of oligospermia

Varicocele (swelling of the testicles) - swelling and fall in the testis, leading to high temperature and the production of sperm.

Pollution - There are some types of pollution that lead to inflammation in the testicle, which leads to fracturing channels of transmission of sperm and blocked their way in whole or in part. These infections may be caused by sexually diseases such as syphilis or Gonorrhea. But there are also other systemic diseases that can affect the testicle, such as measles. Also, prostate inflammation can lead to blocking the way sperm.

Retrograde ejaculation - There are diseases such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and other diseases that can cause the secretion of semen into the urinary bladder rather than extrusion.

In some cases, especially after vasectomy, cells in the immune system mistakenly treat sperm as foreign bodies so they attack and kill them.

Hormone disorders - testosterone deficiency, GnRH, LH, FSH hormones, which may lead to sperm production and impotence in men.

Chromosomal disorders - such as Kleinenter syndrome that result in the presence of chromosome X and Y chromosome in men.

In addition, oligospermia may result from celiac disease, cancers of all kinds, mechanical blockage in seminal ducts, certain types of drugs, exposure to chemicals, heavy metals, radiation, prolonged cycling and high temperatures in the testes area. All these things may be the reasons given for the low number of sperm.

The wrong lifestyle, which involves drinking alcohol in large quantities, can also be used to treat various types of drugs (especially steroid - artificial hormones to stimulate muscles), smoking, and stress, vitamin deficiencies, Causes lead to oligospermia.

Complications of oligospermia

The main complications of oligospermia are psychological complications mainly due to stress and psychological discomfort caused by infertility.