Patient's question:
Hello, I am 35 years old. Every time I have sex with my wife, the amount of semen I is very little. Sometimes there is only semen without sperm. I would like to ask the experts what are the symptoms of abnormal semen and sperm in men leading to infertility? Is oligospermia a symptom of abnormal sperm?Doctor's answer:
Hello: A majority of infertile 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 classified as oligospermia. Between 5 million and 10 million per mL is considered moderate oligospermia; less than 5 million per mL is classified as severe oligospermia. Common factors or causes leading to oligospermia include: (1) congenital testicular dysgenesis or cryptorchidism, which impair sperm production (2) varicocele and hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis (3) inflammation of the reproductive tract (4) immune suppression and endocrine disorders (5) chromosomal abnormalities, etc. Since the factors or causes of oligospermia vary, the treatment methods differ as well. It is recommended that you visit a specialized hospital for examination. Based on the results, you should receive symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Wishing you good health.