Patient's question:
What is the reason for the decrease in my semen volume recently? I am 21 years old, unmarried, and have had masturbation for 5 years. Recently, I was very frequent in masturbation, but the semen volume was also very high. However, for the past ten days, I haven't masturbated, and last night I found that my semen volume was very little. Please ask the doctor what might be the reason for the decrease in my semen volume?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Azoospermia accounts for the majority of infertility cases. A normal semen sample contains more than 20 million sperm per mL. If the sperm count is less than 20 million per mL, it is classified as azoospermia. Between 5 to 10 million per mL, it is moderate azoospermia; less than 5 million per mL, it is severe azoospermia. Common causes of azoospermia include: (1) Congenital testicular dysgenesis or cryptorchidism leading to impaired spermatogenesis (2) Varicocele and hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis (3) Inflammation of the reproductive tract (4) Immunosuppression and endocrine disorders (5) Chromosomal abnormalities, etc. Since the causes vary, the treatment methods also differ. It is recommended that you visit a specialized hospital for examination. Based on the results, you should receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Wishing you good health!