Low Sperm Count

Low sperm count is a condition called oligospermia. This is the term used to describe a sperm count less than 15 million sperm per ml. When you are trying to have children, the number of sperm ejaculated is quite important. In cases of low sperm or no sperm, we recommend coming in for an appointment to examine male fertility factors and medical history. For the medical history, specific questions will be asked about any past condition that may have affected the testicles. In order to determine the best treatment options, the specialist will also ask questions regarding whether there were any operations in the groin area, undescended testicles in childhood, history of medications such as testosterone or whether there has been any major injury or infection in the genital area. What Causes Low Sperm Count? It has been estimated that normal sperm production can produce about 1000 sperm per second (over 86 million per day). Various factors can lower sperm production. These factors can be divided into internal physical factors, such as varicocele and cryptorchidism or external factors. External factors such as smoking, drug usage, poor diet and lack of exercise can decrease sperm production. Here are some of the external factors that could impact your sperm count: Heat can have a detrimental effect on normal sperm production. It is for this reason that nature has placed the testicles outside the body in the scrotum rather than in the abdomen like the ovaries. Soaking in a Jacuzzi for an hour or more at a temperature of 102 degrees or higher can destroy semen in a man’s body. Thankfully, this does not destroy the sperm forming cells and a man will repopulate over the next few months. Obese men can also become sterile because the large percentage of adipose tissue can cause hormonal changes such as an increase level of estradiol. This send signals to the testicle to curtail sperm production. Men whose job involves long hours of sitting,

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