Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I would like to consult about the treatment for asthenozoospermia. I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for over three years and we are planning to get married. My family suggested getting pre-marital health check-up, and the result showed that I have asthenozoospermia. The doctor said my sperm motility is low, which may affect future fertility. Could you please tell me what methods can be used to treat asthenozoospermia?Doctor's answer:
Hello, hello, asthenozoospermia is defined as the percentage of rapidly forward-moving sperm (Grade A) and slightly slower forward-moving sperm (Grade B) being less than 50% or the percentage of Grade A sperm being less than 25%. Common causes of asthenozoospermia include: 1. Incomplete maturation or damage and thinning of the seminiferous epithelium in the testes, leading to poor sperm quality and weak motility; 2. Low seminal fluid volume; 3. Variations in seminal plasma, such as when the epididymis, seminal vesicles, or prostate are inflamed, the pH, oxygen supply, nutrition, and metabolism are all unfavorable for sperm activity and survival. If antisperm antibodies are present, they can cause sperm agglutination, thereby reducing their motility. It is recommended that individuals with this condition seek early medical attention from a formal infertility clinic for scientific regulation.