Less Sperm, A Huge Problem Suffered by Many Men

Oligospermia stands for low semen volume. It means there are too few sperms in semen, a medical symptom of low sperm count that affects so many men.

Though only one single sperm is needed to fertilize the egg, it is so hard for these "tiny warriors" to even reach it. Therefore, the more the merrier, increased sperm volume also increases your probability in impregnating your partner. And now you know why having too few sperms in your semen is a huge problem for you (and many other men).

Causes

Low sperm count may happen for various reasons. Most common reasons are such following:

- Damaged sperm ducts It is a most probable cause of low sperm count. It may be caused by hereditary conditions, surgeries, injuries and infections.

- Varicocle Varicocle is a swollen vein inside the scrotum. It affects sperm production. Many men suffers from it, but good news is, it can be treated via surgery.

- Anti-sperm antibodies Men with anti-sperm antibodies have an immune system that reacts against sperm production. It is a common condition for those having vasectomy, infections or injuries.

- Sperm production problems Sperm production may be obstructed by Klinefelter's syndrome or other hormonal issues.

Risk Factors

Here are factors that may contribute to low sperm count:

- Smoking Smoking is provenly able to increase your probability in having low sperm count, even if you are secondhand smokers.

- Drugs Drugs like marijuana and cocaine may, too, cause your low sperm count.

- Obesity Overweight affects hormones, and hormones affects sperm production.

- Cancer treatment Cemotherapy and radiation treatments may lower the sperm production.

- Exposure to toxins Certain chemicals are obstructive to your sperm production.

- Hormonal and genetic issues Genes and hormones play big roles in sperm production.

- Injuries and surgeries Injuries and surgeries that affect the glands or testicles may, too, lower the sperm production.

Prevention

No worries if you have low sperm count. It is treatable. And preventable, too. After all, lifestyle adjustment is all that you ever need.

- Quit smoking Just quit it. Seek professional help if you find it too hard to do. Avoid people who smoke, too.

- Drink less or no alcohol Excessive alcohol consumption may lead to low sperm count. Just quit it, or reduce it gradually.

- Keep a healthy weight Obesity affects hormones, so keeping a healthy weight is crucial. Plan your diet carefully, seek professional help if you ever need it.

- Do not take any illegal drugs Such drugs as marijuana and cocaine affect sperm production, so do not take any.

- Try vasectomy only if it is really recommended by trusted medical professional Unless your life is at stake, vasectomy should be last option of birth control. You can always use condoms anyway.

- Do not let yourself overheated Too much heat means less sperm count. Too tight underwear and laptop on your lap can, too, be the causes