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Oligospermia

Oligospermia is a condition in which a male produces anything under 15 million sperms. In the absence of this condition, a fertile man produces anywhere from 15 million to over 200 million sperm per millilitre of semen. The low sperm count reduces the possibility of conceiving of your partner.

There can be a number of oligospermia causes, but you'll be relieved to know that Seeds of Innocens promises high-quality oligospermia treatment. Our team of fertility specialists will also give you detailed information about what is oligospermia, relation between oligospermia and azoospermia, risks centred around severe oligospermia, etc.

Oligospermia

Types of Oligospermia

Oligospermia is defined by sperm count below the reference range (e.g. under 15 million per milliliter). Severity can be mild, moderate, or severe based on how low the count is.

Causes of Oligospermia

Causes range from medical to lifestyle. Common causes include:

Chronic emotional stress
Recreational drugs and anabolic steroid use
Genetic or inherited disorders
Hormone imbalance
Undescended testicles
Infections affecting sperm production
Radiation
Varicocele
Poor general health
Medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, multiple sclerosis)

Symptoms of Oligospermia

The main symptom is difficulty conceiving. There are often no other obvious physical signs; oligospermia is typically detected by semen analysis.

Difficulty conceiving
Possibly low libido or other symptoms if hormonal cause

Diagnosis of Oligospermia

Semen analysis is the key test. Further tests (hormones, ultrasound, genetic) may be done to find the cause.

Semen analysis (count, motility, morphology)
Hormonal tests
Scrotal ultrasound
Other tests as indicated

Treatment for Oligospermia

Treatment depends on cause and may include lifestyle changes, medication or hormonal therapy, and sometimes surgery (e.g. varicocele repair) or assisted reproduction.

Lifestyle changes
Antioxidants/medication or hormonal therapy
Surgery (e.g. varicocelectomy, microsurgery)
Assisted reproductive technology (IUI, IVF/ICSI)

Can Men with Oligospermia Have Children?

Yes. Many men with oligospermia can have children. Treatment of the cause or use of IUI/IVF/ICSI often makes pregnancy possible. Our specialists will recommend a plan based on your count and cause.

When Should You Consult a Fertility Specialist?

Consult a fertility specialist if you have been trying to conceive for a year without success (or six months if your partner is 35 or older). Semen analysis can confirm oligospermia and guide next steps.