Patient's question:
What could be the reason for my low semen volume? I'm almost 22 years old and not married, but I used to engage in masturbation for several years, and it was quite frequent. During that time, my semen volume was also high. However, recently, I haven't masturbated for over ten days, and last night I noticed that my semen volume is very low. Could you please help me understand what might be causing this?Doctor's answer:
Hello: A majority of infertility patients suffer from oligospermia. 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 considered oligospermia. Between 5 to 10 million per ml, it is moderate oligospermia; less than 5 million per ml, it is severe oligospermia. Common causes of oligospermia include: (1) Congenital testicular dysgenesis or cryptorchidism leading to impaired spermatogenesis (2) Varicocele of the seminal vesicles, 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 examination results, under the guidance of a doctor, symptomatic treatment should be administered. Wishing you good health!