Low Sperm Count

You may not know you have a low sperm count (also called oligospermia) until you’re trying to have a baby and aren’t succeeding. Tests may show that you have fewer than the typical number of sperm. There are treatments for many causes of low sperm count.

One medical definition is that you have fewer than 15 million sperm in 1 milliliter of semen. A typical sperm count is more than 15 million sperm per 1 milliliter of semen.

Having a low sperm count decreases the odds that one of your sperm will fertilize your partner's egg, resulting in pregnancy. Nonetheless, many men who have a low sperm count are still able to father a child.

Symptoms

The main sign of low sperm count is the inability to conceive a child. There might be no other obvious signs or symptoms. In some men, an underlying problem such as an inherited chromosomal abnormality, a hormonal imbalance, dilated testicular veins or a condition that blocks the passage of sperm may cause signs and symptoms.

Low sperm count symptoms might include:

• Problems with sexual function — for example, low sex drive or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)
• Pain, swelling or a lump in the testicle area
• Decreased facial or body hair or other signs of a chromosome or hormone abnormality

When to see a doctor

Contact Today! Auyurvediacharya Dr. Sunil Dubey, if you have been unable to conceive a child after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse or sooner if you have any of the following: