{"id":2881,"date":"2022-09-15T07:26:38","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T07:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drskjain.co.in\/blog\/?p=2881"},"modified":"2022-09-15T08:00:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T08:00:21","slug":"what-causes-low-sperm-count-and-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drskjain.co.in\/blog\/what-causes-low-sperm-count-and-how-is-it-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Low Sperm Count and How is it Treated"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the classification by The World Health Organisation, sperm count below 15 million per millilitre is low. Known as Oligospermia, it is characterised by a sperm count in semen below average.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b; font-weight: 600; font-size: 21px;\">What are the symptoms of low sperm count?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, you will not experience any low sperm count signs until you plan to have a child. It implies the primary symptom of low sperm count is an inability to conceive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are no other noticeable low sperm count signs. Though in some cases of chromosomal abnormality<br \/>\nor hormonal imbalance, there can be symptoms of low sperm count, such as,<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Problem with sexual function<\/li>\n<li>Having a hard time maintaining an erection or having a low sexual drive<\/li>\n<li>Pain or swelling in the testicle area<\/li>\n<li>Facial or body hair is decreased<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sperm count can be diagnosed by the semen analysis test, which includes a physical examination, sharing medical history with your doctor and semen analysis. If doctors find symptoms of low sperm count, they can suggest a few more tests. Like, <\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Blood tests for examining hormones<\/li>\n<li>Ultrasound to visualise prostate or testicles<\/li>\n<li>Biopsy in case of blockages to check sperm production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult the experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drskjain.co.in\/sexologist-in-india.php\">sexologist in India<\/a> for proper diagnosis. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b; font-weight: 600; font-size: 21px;\">What causes low sperm count?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can distinguish the causes of low sperm count into Medical issues, environmental exposures, or lifestyle problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical issues can be the presence of varicocele, problems of ejaculation, and infections of the reproductive tract. If a person had surgery in or around the testicles or had chemotherapy or radiation treatment during cancer treatment can cause low sperm count.<\/p>\n<p>Overheating testicles can lower sperm counts. If a person is frequently enjoying hot bathtubs or sitting with computers on their laps, it can be an environmental cause. Moreover, exposure to pesticides, chemicals, heavy metals or X-ray radiations for occupational purposes can lower sperm counts.<\/p>\n<p>Lifestyle choices like addiction to alcohol, drugs and smoking can affect sperm count negatively. Other reasons are being overweight, jobs where a person has to sit for a more extended period, and emotional issues like long time stress and depression that can lower sperm count.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b; font-weight: 600; font-size: 21px;\">What to do if you have a low sperm count?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment of a low sperm count depends on the cause and the condition. It&#8217;s appropriate to consult India&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drskjain.co.in\/sexologist-in-faridabad.php\">best sexologist in Faridabad<\/a> for the proper treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery is necessary for sperm leaving the body; blockage or large varicoceles are involved. Antibiotics are prescribed to treat infections in the reproductive tract. Counselling helps with issues of sexual intercourse.<\/p>\n<p>Hormone levels, either too high or too low, can cause low sperm count. It can be treated with medication or Hormonal Replacement Therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Taking regular walks and avoiding alcohol, drugs and activities that raise testicles&#8217; temperature will help increase sperm count in semen.<\/p>\n<p>In case sperm count is not increasing and has a fertility problem, Assisted Reproductive Technology is beneficial.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b; font-weight: 600; font-size: 21px;\">Conclusion:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that due to advancements in medical science, the problem of low sperm count can be diagnosed and is possible to cure. You need to consult a sexologist to understand the cause and solve the problem with proper treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the classification by The World Health Organisation, sperm count below 15 million per millilitre is low. Known as Oligospermia, it is characterised by a sperm count in semen below average. What are the symptoms of low sperm count? 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