Patient's question:
Hello, I would like to ask how to treat oligospermia effectively. My wife and I have been married for many years, but she hasn't been able to get pregnant. At first, our family thought it was her problem and always treated her badly. Later, when we went to the hospital for a check-up, the results showed that I have azoospermia. Could you please tell me how to treat oligospermia?Doctor's answer:
Low sperm count is a common cause of male infertility. The first step in treating low sperm count is to identify its specific cause. The main reasons for low sperm count in men include varicocele, urinary tract infections, autoimmune disorders, endocrine abnormalities, and more.Low sperm count requires different diagnostic and treatment plans based on its symptoms.
1. Medication Treatment: For low sperm count caused by endocrine disorders or inflammation of accessory glands such as prostatitis, medication can be used. Since most patients with low sperm count have fertility requirements, medication can effectively avoid the potential harm caused by certain instrumental treatments (e.g., interventional thrombolysis).
2. Surgical Treatment: If the low sperm count is caused by conditions such as undescended testicles or varicocele, surgical correction (e.g., high ligation of varicocele) can be performed.
3. Hormonal Medication Assistance: In addition to treating the underlying cause of low sperm count, hormonal medications can be used to enhance treatment efficiency.
Therefore, it is recommended that you first determine the exact cause of your low sperm count before undergoing targeted treatment.