Patient's question:
What is the reason for the decrease in my semen volume recently? I am 21 years old, single, and have had masturbation for 5 years. A few weeks ago, I was very frequent, but the semen volume was also high. However, recently, I haven't masturbated for more than ten days, and last night I noticed that the semen volume was very little. Please ask the doctor what could 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 considered azoospermia. Between 5 to 10 million per mL is moderate azoospermia; less than 5 million per mL is severe azoospermia. Common causes of azoospermia 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 treatments also differ. It is recommended that you visit a specialized hospital for examination. Based on the test results, under the guidance of a doctor, you should receive symptomatic treatment. Wishing you good health!