Patient's question:
What are the reasons for a low amount of semen? I'm almost 22 years old and not married, but I used to have frequent masturbation for several years, and during that time, my semen volume was high. However, recently, I haven't masturbated for more than ten days, and last night I noticed that my semen volume is very low. What could be the reasons for this?Doctor's answer:
Hello, a semen volume of less than 2 is generally referred to as oligozoospermia. The causes of oligozoospermia include: prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, malnutrition, systemic chronic diseases, etc. It is recommended that you first identify the cause of the low semen volume and receive targeted treatment. Low semen volume can lead to infertility or reduced fertility, with reasons including: insufficient semen volume to neutralize the acidic environment of the female reproductive tract, which affects sperm vitality and quality; and reduced supply of nutrients and trace elements to sperm. Therefore, it can impact pregnancy. It is recommended that you actively seek treatment to avoid affecting your fertility.