What causes low sperm count?

There are many reasons for low sperm count. Generally, they are related to male diseases, such as failure to be admitted to graduate school, orchitis, prostatitis, etc., which will affect sperm activity, resulting in a decrease in sperm count and a large number of sperm death. It is also related to endocrine system abnormalities. If a man has congenital dysplasia, this will also lead to a decrease in sperm count. The most obvious consequence of a decrease in sperm count is that it can easily lead to infertility in both women and men.

What causes low sperm count?

1. Autoimmune function

Reproductive immunology studies on oligospermia and azoospermia in men have found that male autoimmunity can affect fertility, and anti-sperm antibodies can affect the production and transport of sperm.

2. Endocrine abnormalities

Normal male spermatogenesis depends on the normal function of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis. Any obstruction in any link will affect spermatogenesis. Other diseases such as thyroid and adrenal diseases will also affect the function of the gonads and cause oligospermia.

3. Reproductive tract infection

Chronic infection of the accessory reproductive glands of men with oligospermia and azoospermia can affect various test indicators in semen.

4. Varicocele

When varicocele occurs, the local temperature of the testicles increases and vasoactive substances increase, thus affecting the spermatogenesis function of the testicles. However, the degree of varicocele is not proportional to sperm quality.

5. Cryptorchidism

Cryptorchidism is one of the important factors affecting semen quality. About 60% of patients with unilateral cryptorchidism are infertile. Therefore, if the sperm density is low and cryptorchidism exists, early treatment is necessary.

6. Chromosomal abnormalities

Chromosomal aberration in men has a serious impact on sperm density, motility and morphology.

7. Others

Men with oligospermia and azoospermia should not wear tight clothing. High scrotal temperature, radiation damage, chemical and drug effects can all cause severe oligospermia and even azoospermia.

To sum up the above, I believe that everyone must have relevant understanding and knowledge about the causes of oligospermia or azoospermia. Oligospermia and azoospermia are extremely harmful to men. Not only do they have a certain impact on men, but they also cause certain harm to men’s families and even lead to infertility. Therefore, male friends must understand the cause of the disease and do a good job of disease prevention as early as possible. Do regular checks!