What is oligospermia/count problems?

Oligospermia is a fertility issue of male characterized by low sperm count in their semen. This includes the capacity to keep an erection, as well as produce ejaculation at orgasm.

Sperm count in ejaculation can vary throughout in your life. The World Health Organization (WHO) said sperm counts at or above 15 million sperm per milliliter (mL) of semen as average.

• Mild oligospermia: 10 to 15 million sperm/mL.
• Moderate oligospermia: 5 to 10 million sperm/mL.
• Severe oligospermia: sperm counts fall between 0 and 5 million sperm/mL.

What causes oligospermia/count problems?

There are various factors that can increase a man’s risk for oligospermia.

• Medical Factors: There are several medical and health condition causing oligospermia.
• Environmental Factors: Environment factor such as toxin and chemicals can affect sperm production.
• Lifestyle Factors: Lifestyle factor such as alcohol, smoking, obesity etc are causes of oligospermia.

How is oligospermia/count problems treated?

Treatment of oligospermia can improve quality and numbers of sperm. These treatment options include:

• Surgery
• Medication
• Lifestyle changes