Low sperm count is closely related to four major reasons

Low sperm count is a common problem for many men with infertility. There are certain reasons for low sperm count in men. So, what is the reason for low sperm count?

1. Endocrine abnormalities

Normal male spermatogenesis depends on the normal function of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis. Any disorder in any link will affect spermatogenesis. Other diseases such as thyroid and adrenal gland diseases will also affect the function of the gonads and cause scarce semen.

2. Cryptorchidism

In addition to the degeneration of the seminiferous tubules affecting spermatogenesis, the completely descended testicle on the other side may also be damaged to varying degrees. The reason may be that the anti-sperm antibodies produced by the cryptotestis affect the normal testis.

3. Urogenital system inflammation

Including orchitis, epididymitis, seminal vesiculitis, prostatitis, urethritis, etc. Inflammation of the urogenital tract can directly affect the spermatogenic function of the testicles, and can also produce antisperm antibodies in the blood or semen, affecting the pH of the semen. In addition, the pathogens directly kill sperm, which can cause a decrease in sperm.

4. Varicose vein

The initial symptoms of varicocele are not obvious. In severe cases, the scrotum may swell and a blood vessel mass may protrude from it. A semen examination shows that the number of sperm decreases, the motility is poor, and the number of abnormal sperm increases.