Low Sperm Count

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Low Sperm Count

Low sperm count, also known as oligozoospermia, is a condition where a man's semen contains a lower than normal number of sperm. A normal sperm count is typically above 40 million sperm per ejaculate, while a low sperm count is typically below 15 million.

Causes of low sperm count:

  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Undescended testicles
  • Infections (e.g., prostatitis, epididymitis)
  • Blockages or obstruction in the reproductive tract
  • Varicocele (swollen veins in the scrotum)
  • Retrograde ejaculation
  • Certain medications
  • Lifestyle factors (e.g., smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, stress)
  • Environmental toxins
  • Genetic factors