Oligospermia

April 1, 2021Articles2

Oligospermia is a male fertility issue characterized by a low sperm count and is a common finding in male infertility. Often semen with a decreased sperm concentration may also show significant abnormalities in sperm morphology and motility.
Oligospermia is defined as less number of ejaculate of the male. Among in futile couple, 40% are primarily due to the infertility of the male partner, While in 20% of these cases it is a combination of both male and female factors associated which lead to infertility.Oligospermia is the most prevalent cause of male infertility.
A healthy sperm count is often necessary for fertility. WHO classifies sperm counts at or above 15 million sperm per mililitre (mL) of semen s average. Anything below that is considered low and in diagnosed as oligospermia-

• Mild Oligospermia : 10-15 million sperm/ml
• Moderate Oligospermia: 5-10 million sperm/ml
• Severe Oligospermia : 0-5 million sperm/ml
Symptoms-

The main sign of low sperm count is the inability to conceive a child. There might be no other obvious sign or symptoms.In some men, an underlying problem such as an inherited chromosomal abnormality, a hormonal imbalance, dilated testicular veins or a condition that blocks the passage of sperm may cause signs and symptoms.
Low sperm count symptoms might include-
• Problems with sexual function – for example, low sex drive or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile disfunction)
• Pain, swelling or a lump in the testicle area
• Decreased facial or body hair or other signs of a chromosome or hormone abnormality
• Thick discharge
• Enlarged or swollen veins in the scrotum
• If problem is due to virus, then burning micturition
Causes-

• Hormonal imbalances
• Ejaculatory problems
• Undescended testicles
• Anti-sperm antibodies
• Chromosomal abnormalities
• Obstructions in the sperm carrying tubes.
• Trauma or injury like vasectomy, hernia repair,scrotal surgeries,Prostate surgeries etc.
• Certain medications like antifungal, antibiotic, ulcer medicines, Chemotherapy drugs, testosterone replacement therapy etc.
• Environmental factors such as exposure to chemicals, radiation and heavy metals.
Risk Factors-
• Smoking tobacco
• Drinking alcohol
• Being overweight
• Being severely depressed or stressed
• Having certain past or present infections
• Overheating the testicles
• Having family history of fertility disorder
• Undergoing cancer treatment
• Having a prior vasectomy or major abdominal or pelvic surgery
Complications –
Infertility caused by low sperm count can be stressful for both the partners.Complication can incude –
• Expensive and involved assisted reproductive techniques, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF)
• Stress related to the inability to have a child
• Surgery or other treatments for an underlying cause of low sperm count.
Diagnosis-
• Semen analysis
• Scrotal ultrasound
• Hormone testing
• Post ejaculation urine analysis
• Testicular biopsy
• Anti-sperm antibody tests
• Transrectal ultrasound
Treatment-
• Surgery for problems such as varicocele
• Treating infections with antibiotics
• Treatment for sexual intercourse problems such as erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation
• Hormone treatments
• Assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as IUI or IVF

• Kesar-

• Shatavari –

• Brahmi –

• Guduchi –

Effective medications-
• Shilajit Rasayan
• Musali Pak
• Ashwangandha Churna
• Trivanga Bhasm
• Makardwaj
• Salam Pak
• Chandraprabha Vati
• Vasantkusumakar Ras
Exercises & Yoga –
• Padmasan –

• Paschimottanasan –

• Bhujangasana –

• Sarvangasana –

• Praivritta trikonasana –

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