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Male Infertility- Low Sperm Count and Treatment

Amongst all the hype about commitment and kids, deep down every man loves to spread his seeds. The male species is genetically programmed to impregnate a female.  Every healthy offspring is considered as a living proof for a man’s masculinity.  Oligospermia or low sperm count will come as a death blow to an alpha male’s ego. Knowing he cannot reproduce usually leaves many men incredibly insecure and disturbed.

Oligospermia is a self-induced scenario in half of the cases. Excessive drinking, chain smoking, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) everything leads to this infertile condition. Let us discuss two important causes for low sperm count in males.

Hypogonadism (Congenital)

The gonads or testis are an important part of the male reproductive organ. Testis dysfunction leads to limited secretion of sexual hormones like Testosterone, FHS, LH.Deficiency of hormones can lead to :-

1. Erectile dysfunction

2. Shrunken male organ and testis

3. Lack of masculinity like little body hair and weak  muscles

The most preferred treatment for patients suffering from low sperm count are:

1. Clomifene

2. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)

The physician will suggest the best method of treatment suitable for the body condition of the patient. These treatments aim in increasing the quality of actual lovemaking, paving the way for natural reproduction.  

Drugs and alcoholism (Self Induced)

Excessive alcohol consumption and smoking results in a million diseases starting from low sperm count to cancer. Our body is an incredible machine programmed to function very delicately.  Adding drugs and alcoholism to it is suicidal by all means. Everything from the liver and the prostate to the glands secreting the sexual hormones is severely affected. A proper rehabilitation followed by healthy lifestyle is a must to increase low sperm count in affected alcoholics.

Healthy males who have suffered from diseases in their childhood may also have low sperm count.

It is advised that low sperm count should not be ignored and consult your doctor immediately in order to take corrective treatment. You should speak to your family doctor or meet an experienced infertility specialist , and explain in details about your medical history, and present situation which will help the doctor to take corrective actions.

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