Patient's question:
The dead sperm detected, my wife has always been by my side through the treatment, but there has been no improvement together. I feel truly guilty inside. If the treatment doesn't work, I don't want to burden my wife, but I really can't let go. Please ask: What are the common causes of dead sperm?Doctor's answer:
Increased sperm viability, with dead sperm below 40%, is clinically diagnosed as asthenozoospermia, one of the causes of male infertility. Conditions such as orchitis, tuberculous orchitis, varicocele, bilateral cryptorchidism, and congenital testicular hypoplasia can lead to asthenozoospermia. Long-term malnutrition, drug abuse, and other factors can also cause asthenozoospermia. The main cause of asthenozoospermia is inflammation of the accessory glands and the vas deferens. Additionally, prostatitis, insufficient essential substances for sperm survival (such as the element zinc), and abnormal seminal pH can lead to sperm nearing death. The condition of asthenozoospermia tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to actively seek treatment at professional and reputable hospitals and consider treatment based on examination results. Additionally, it is necessary to quit smoking and drinking, maintain personal hygiene, and finally, wish all patients a speedy recovery.