You might not give much thought to the quality of your sperm. The quantity and caliber of your swimmers may, however, be of paramount importance if you and your partner are planning on starting or growing your family....CONTINUE READING

According To Healthline, Only one sperm is needed to fertilize an egg, the road to conception is rarely smooth. Increase your success rate by increasing your sperm count.

Let’s dive deeper into the causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for low sperm count so you can maximize your chances of conceiving and carrying a child to term.

Factors that contribute to a diminished sperm count

Male infertility is commonly caused by a low sperm count, a condition known as oligospermia. Although the typical sperm count is roughly 75 million per mL of semen, a count of 15 million or less is considered poor.

Being overweight or obese, having trauma to or surgery on the testicles, and taking certain drugs all increase the likelihood of testicular cancer.

Having other medical concerns or exposing your testicles to extreme heat also increase the risk. In addition, there are a number of medical, environmental, and lifestyle factors that might contribute to poor sperm quality.

1. Environmental

The testicles are located outside the abdominal cavity because, contrary to popular belief, the optimal temperature for sperm is slightly lower than body temperature.

The generation of sperm can be inhibited by overheating the testicles. This means that a variety of factors, such as frequent use of hot baths and sitting with a computer on your lap, might have an adverse effect on your white blood cell level.

2. Lifestyle

The use of tobacco products or e-cigarettes, as well as extensive use of alcohol, has been linked to a decrease in sperm count.

A common side effect of anabolic steroids, which are used to bulk up the muscles, is a reduction in the size of the testicles and the number of sperm they produce. Opioids and marijuana have similar effects on sperm production.

3. Medical

A low sperm count is more likely in those who have a history of testicular problems, trauma, or surgery, or who have inherited a disorder such Klinefelter syndrome.

Hormone and sperm production may be impacted by cancer treatment modalities like as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.

Low sperm count treatment

How you deal with a low sperm count depends on what’s causing it. Attempting to conceive (TTC) can be made easier by making a few adjustments to your usual TTC practices.

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