Some Major Causes Of Low Sperm Count - Must Read

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In one of our Lessons where we talked on the topic "RAPE", during the questions and answers section, somebody said some doctors do recommend pornographic pictures / video to men with low Sperm count. I think this is misinformation, because there is no way pornographic can cure Low Sperm Count. Today, we want to talk on the causes of it and not really the treatment so that we can walk through preventing it. 'Prevention they say is better than cure"

Here are some major causes of low sperm count.

This article does not limit the causes of Low Sperm Count to these points. There are other causes that we may not be able to mention due to time constrain.

When a couple is experiencing infertility, a semen analysis is often done to determine a man’s sperm count, as well as how healthy his sperm are.

When a couple finds out that their infertility may be related to a low sperm count, it can be very difficult to cope with, especially when there are so many different things that could be causing a low sperm count.

Antibodies that attack sperm
Anti-sperm antibodies are immune system cells that mistakenly identify sperm as harmful invaders and attempt to destroy them.

Tumors
Cancers and nonmalignant tumors can affect the male reproductive organs directly, through the glands that release hormones related to reproduction, such as the pituitary gland, or through unknown causes. Surgery, radiation or chemotherapy to treat tumors can also affect male fertility.

Illness and infection
In women, suffering from an illness or infection can delay or prevent ovulation. Men’s bodies work similarly. If a man is suffering from an illness or infection, it could potentially lower his sperm count until he regains his health. Note: this is not so common in people between the age of 15-45 so visit a doctor to be sure

Industrial chemicals. 
Extended exposure to benzenes, toluene, xylene, herbicides, pesticides, organic solvents, painting materials and lead might contribute to low sperm counts.

Heavy metal exposure 
Exposure to lead or other heavy metals also can cause infertility.

Radiation or X-rays
Exposure to radiation can reduce sperm production. It can take several years for sperm production to return to normal. With high doses of radiation, sperm production can be permanently reduced.

Heat exposure
The testicles are outside of the body in order to keep the testicles cool to protect sperm from dying from the heat. Men who expose their scrotum to heat may have a lower sperm count than men that don’t. Taking hot baths, using a hot tub, placing laptop computers on the lap or keeping the groin too warm just from clothing can negatively impact sperm count. So just keep your laptop on the desk or on any other hard surface ,but not on your lap. Don't use hot tubs when is not Cold outside.

Varicocele
A varicocele is a swollen, varicose vein located in the scrotum. It is not uncommon for men to have a varicocele and roughly 15% of men have one. These swollen veins can affect how the sperm are able to be released from the testicles. If a varicocele is affecting fertility, it may be corrected surgically or the couple may opt for intrauterine insemination to get pregnant, which injects the sperm directly into the uterus, bypassing the vaginal canal.

Retrograde ejaculation–
 In some cases, a man with a low sperm count may suffer from something known asretrograde ejaculation. Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen doesn’t follow the usual course and eject out of the urethra, “Imagine when water in a tap cant flow in the direction of the pipe carry the water” but instead, enters the bladder during orgasm. Retrograde ejaculation may be a symptom of a much more serious problem, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or may be the result of a spinal injury or surgery on the bladder, prostrate or urethra. In some cases, retrograde ejaculation may even be a side effect of certain medications. So visit your Doctor to be very sure of the exact disease causing retrograde ejaculation.

Drug use
Anabolic steroids taken to stimulate muscle strength and growth can cause the testicles to shrink and sperm production to decrease. Use of cocaine or marijuana might reduce the number and quality of your sperm as well.

Alcohol use
Drinking alcohol can lower testosterone levels and cause decreased sperm production.

Occupation
Certain occupations might be linked with a risk of infertility, including welding or those associated with prolonged sitting, such as truck driving. However, the data to support these associations is inconsistent.

Tobacco smoking
Men who smoke might have a lower sperm count than do those who don't smoke.

Emotional stress
Severe or prolonged emotional stress, including stress about fertility, might interfere with hormones needed to produce sperm.

Weight
Obesity can affect fertility in several ways, including directly impacting sperm and by causing hormone changes that reduce male fertility.


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