Low sperm count can also be referred to as “Oligospermia”.

Low sperm count means that the fluid (semen) you ejaculate during an orgasm contains fewer sperm than normal.

Sperm count is considered lower than normal if you have fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen.

When your sperm count is low, there is less chance that one of them will fertilize the egg of your partner, creating a pregnancy. Even so, many men who have low sperm counts are still able to father children.

You may not know you have a low sperm count (also called oligospermia) until you’re trying to have a baby and aren’t succeeding.

Symptoms of Low Sperm Count

Inability to conceive a baby with a partner after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse.

In some men, an underlying problem such as an inherited chromosomal abnormality, a hormonal imbalance, dilated testicular veins or a condition that blocks the passage of sperm may cause signs and symptoms.

Low sperm count symptoms might include:

Problems with sexual function — for example, low sex drive or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)

Pain, swelling or a lump in the testicle area

Decreased facial or body hair or other signs of a chromosome or hormone abnormality.

Causes of Low Sperm Count

Surgeries, Infections, Current and Past Health Issues.

Genetic or Chronic Disease.

Lifesaving cancer treatment either surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy can destroy sperm cells, and greatly decrease a man’s sperm count.

Structural Problems with the Penis or Testicles

Structural problems with the penis that can cause a man’s sperm count to plummet include Peyronie’s disease (in which plaque and/or scar tissue builds up in the penis), as well as problems with inflammation and scar tissue that can interfere with the normal ejaculatory process.

Other potentially important structural issues include undescended testicles, sperm duct problems, and blockages in the tubes that transport sperm (vas deferens).

Previous vasectomy 

Hormonal imbalance 

Environmental and Lifestyle Factors: Alcohol abuse

Anabolic steroids

Cigarette smoking

Exposure to toxic chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides, paint and solvents

Illegal drugs, including cocaine and marijuana

Obesity

Low Sperm Count Diagnosis 

Semen analysis for low sperm count

A low sperm count is diagnosed as part of a semen analysis test. Sperm count is generally determined by examining semen under a microscope to see how many sperm appear within squares on a grid pattern. In some cases, a computer might be used to measure sperm count.

Semen samples can be obtained in a couple of different ways. You can provide a sample by masturbating and ejaculating into a special container at the doctor’s office. Because of religious or cultural beliefs, some men prefer an alternative method of semen collection. In such cases, semen can be collected by using a special condom during intercourse.

New sperm are produced continually in the testicles and take about 42 to 76 days to mature. So, a current semen analysis reflects your environment over the past three months. Any positive changes you’ve made won’t show up for several months.

To ensure accuracy in a collection, your doctor will:

Ask you to make sure all of your semen makes it into the collection cup or collection condom when you ejaculate

Have you abstain from ejaculating for two to seven days before collecting a sample

Collect a second sample at least two weeks after the first

Have you avoid the use of lubricants because these products can affect sperm motility

Semen analysis results

Normal sperm densities range from 15 million to greater than 200 million sperm per milliliter of semen. You are considered to have a low sperm count if you have fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter or less than 39 million sperm total per ejaculate.

Your chance of getting your partner pregnant decreases with decreasing sperm counts. Some men have no sperm in their semen at all. This is known as azoospermia.

Scrotal ultrasound. This test uses high-frequency sound waves to look at the testicles and supporting structures.

Hormone testing. Your doctor might recommend a blood test to determine the level of hormones produced by the pituitary gland and testicles, which play a key role in sexual development and sperm production.

Post-ejaculation urinalysis. Sperm in your urine can indicate your sperm are traveling backward into the bladder instead of out your penis during ejaculation (retrograde ejaculation).

Genetic tests. When sperm concentration is extremely low, genetic causes could be involved. A blood test can reveal whether there are subtle changes in the Y chromosome — signs of a genetic abnormality. Genetic testing might also be ordered to diagnose various congenital or inherited syndromes.

Testicular biopsy. This test involves removing samples from the testicle with a needle. The results of the testicular biopsy can tell if sperm production is normal. If it is, your problem is likely caused by a blockage or another problem with sperm transport. However, this test is typically only used in certain situations and is not commonly used to diagnose the cause of infertility.

Anti-sperm antibody tests. These tests, which are used to check for immune cells (antibodies) that attack sperm and affect their ability to function, are not common.

Specialized sperm function tests. A number of tests can be used to check how well your sperm survive after ejaculation, how well they can penetrate an egg and whether there’s any problem attaching to the egg. These tests are rarely performed and often do not significantly change treatment recommendations.

Transrectal ultrasound. A small lubricated wand is inserted into your rectum to check your prostate and check for blockages of the tubes that carry semen (ejaculatory ducts and seminal vesicles).

Low Sperm Count Treatment 

Forever Champion Health Center has an organic treatment therapy designed to support healthy sperm development and increases a man’s chances of fathering a child and supports men’s overall reproductive health

It also contain antioxidants, zinc, B12, folic acid and other powerful nutrients.

These are designed to address the issue of low sperm count and improve male reproductive health. Here are some common goals and functions of low sperm count products:

1. Increase sperm production: One of the primary functions of this therapy is to stimulate the production of sperm in the testes. These contain ingredients that support and enhance the natural process of spermatogenesis.
2. Improve sperm quality: This therapy aims to improve the quality of sperm by enhancing factors such as sperm motility (movement), morphology (shape), and viability (survival rate). This can increase the chances of successful fertilization.
3. Enhance fertility: By addressing low sperm count, this therapy aims to enhance male fertility and improve the chances of achieving pregnancy. They help optimize the conditions necessary for successful conception.
4. Boost reproductive health: This therapy often include ingredients that promote overall reproductive health in males. They provide essential nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins that support the proper functioning of the reproductive system.
5. Support hormonal balance: This therapy targets hormonal imbalances that can contribute to reduced sperm production. They contain ingredients that help regulate hormone levels, particularly testosterone, which plays a crucial role in sperm production.
6. Treats infections of the urinary tract and reproductive system.

We are ready to champion the goal of restoring your fertility.

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