Oligospermia
Low sperm count
Oligospermia
Oligospermia, or a low sperm count, is diagnosed when less than 15 million sperm are seen per millilitre of sperm. If very few sperm are seen in the ejaculate, a diagnosis of severe oligospermia, or cryptozoospermia, may be given.
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What is oligospermia?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there needs to be over 15 million sperm per millilitre of semen for a ‘normal’ sperm count. Oligospermia may decrease the chance of natural conception, but in many cases, it doesn’t completely rule out the possibility.
It’s important to remember that the number of sperm in the ejaculate is just one of several considerations which determine male fertility. In many cases, the quality and quantity of sperm can be improved with the support of a team of male fertility specialists.
What causes oligospermia
Oligospermia has many potential causes including:
- Varicocele
- Ejaculatory problems
- Infection
- Medications
- Hormonal imbalance
- Heat exposure
- Stress
- Lifestyle factors
- Recreational drugs
- Genetic conditions
- Other medical conditions
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What's next?
Successful pregnancy following a diagnosis of oligospermia is made possible with the help of male fertility specialists, like the experts at Fertility Solutions.
If you receive a diagnosis of oligospermia after a semen analysis at Fertility Solutions, we will explain your results to you and discuss potential treatment options to improve your chances of conception. Depending on the severity of your oligospermia, we may advise you seek the care of an experienced fertility urologist to better support you on your journey to parenthood.
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We understand that embarking on any treatment journey is daunting and fertility treatment is no different. The team at Fertility Solutions is here to guide you every step of the way. Our aim is to take the mystery away, help you make sense of the medical information and provide, simple, clear facts about what is possible for you.