Male physiology means a natural reduction in sperm count after 35 years of age. The quantity of seminal fluid, as well as its quality, are peculiar indicators of the state of male health. A similar condition, when a man notices that the amount of sperm is significantly reduced, in the language of physicians is called oligospermia or hypo-spermia. A similar pathology to a man usually does not bring discomfort and does not threaten his health, but insufficient volume of seminal fluid can be the cause of infertility in men. A small amount of sperm indicates a small amount of spermatozoa in it, which complicates the fertilization processes of .Therefore, if a problem is found, the men begin to look for an exit, how to increase the amount of sperm.
Symptoms of insufficient sperm count
Do not immediately suspect your development of pathology, if suddenly you notice a decrease in the amount of ejaculate during ejaculation. Oligospermia is diagnosed in the case when less than 2 ml of sperm are released during ejaculation. You can determine the amount of erupted sperm by yourself. To do this, you need to collect the ejaculate in a condom and hold it there for about an hour. Then gently move the seminal fluid from the condom into a measuring beaker or syringe.
The sperm volume usually decreases along with the number of active spermatozoa capable of fertilizing the egg.
In some cases, even 1.8 ml is not considered a pathology, but if the sperm is less, it is worthwhile to consult a specialist and establish the real reasons for this phenomenon. Sometimes insufficiency of ejaculate can be a temporary phenomenon and will soon recover independently, but often this deviation is caused by very dangerous pathologies. Therefore, a man is recommended to be examined.
Why oligospermia develops
There are a lot of reasons for reducing sperm volume. The most common are:
Vesiculitis or prostatitis
Inflammatory processes in the testes and the prostate lead to sclerosis( compaction and hardening) of tissues, which ultimately reduces the production of semen.
Age
In older men, problems with the amount of ejaculate occur much more often than in the younger generation, which is caused by a decreased secretion of testosterone hormone.
Pathologies of chronic and other nature
The genetic diseases, inflammations and infections in the testes and their appendages, various kinds of trauma to the penis or spine, stroke or diabetes, etc., can affect the amount of seminal fluid produced. These pathological conditions have an adverse effect on the eruption process of the seed.
Sexual life
Long periods of abstinence, like excessive sexual activity, also violate the natural processes of ejaculate production. Excessive abuse of masturbation also reduces the amount of seminal fluid, and sometimes it disappears altogether.
Lifestyle
An unfortunate lifestyle also affects the composition of the sperm and the sexual capabilities of men. Factors such as smoking and alcoholism, drug addiction and obesity, harmful food( fast food and convenience foods) and unfavorable working conditions, stressful situations and nervous overstresses steadily lead to a decrease in the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the seminal fluid.
The volume of ejaculated secretion may decrease due to a variety of pathologies of a specific and general nature, viral-bacterial etiology, or against fatigue or overcooling. The amount of sperm can decrease as a result of an allergic reaction. All of the above factors lead to the development of a painful condition that depresses all body functions.
How to normalize sperm volumes
To determine how to increase the amount of sperm, it is necessary to identify the true causes of this disorder, which only a doctor can do. Usually, the therapy of an insufficient amount of seminal fluid requires an integrated approach.
The very first step towards the normalization of the amount of sperm should be a complete rejection of alcohol and tobacco, since bad habits reduce the amount of sperm and its quality.
Drug treatment is based on the elimination of the underlying cause, which caused a decrease in the volume of sperm. If the disorder has an infectious etiology, then the administration of antibacterial drugs is indicated, in the case of hormonal disorders, hormone therapy is indicated. Also, specialized drugs that increase the amount of ejaculate can be used. With any etiology of oligospermia, the use of vitamin complexes, homeopathic remedies, dietary supplements, etc. is indicated. They are very effective in treating insufficient sperm production and physiotherapy procedures like a pressure chamber. Such sessions relieve fatigue, relax, normalize sleep, improve the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of seminal fluid. In addition to the pressure chamber, magnetotherapy, laser treatment, EHF or acupuncture are used.
If the cause of oligospermia is varicocele, or there is a pathological deformation of the penis, then surgical treatment is used.
An important therapeutic value has a change in lifestyle, which the man conducted before the treatment. In order for the medication to be effective, the patient needs to part with harmful habits such as tobacco smoking and the abuse of alcohol-containing beverages. In addition, the ration of a man is important, since dry food and half-finished products, fried and spicy-spicy food are very harmful for the activity of spermatozoa. Also, men are recommended to learn to avoid stress and depressive moods, to avoid hypothermia.
