Very low volume may indicate a problem with producing seminal fluid, a duct blockage or a prostate problem. Sperm count. Normal range is 40 million to million sperm per mL of fluid. While a count below 15 million is considered abnormal, counts of 20 million to 30 million may be adequate to achieve pregnancy if other sperm factors are normal. Motility and velocity. Movement quality, graded on a scale of 0 to 4, should be 2 or higher.
A normal result is for liquefaction of the coagulated ejaculate to occur within 20 minutes of ejaculation. Problems with liquefaction may be due to issues with seminal vesicles or elevated levels of white blood cells. Note: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Information provided is for general educational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
Speak to your doctor directly with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Any information contained herein does not replace any care plan as determined by a physician. Call us. Contact us. Book a consultation. Patient Login. Book a Consultation. Call Us. Written by Vicken Sahakian. Treating Low Sperm Count in Men If you have a low sperm count, the semen you ejaculate during an orgasm contains fewer sperm than normal. Avoiding harmful activities and agents to prevent low sperm count While having a low sperm count may be resulting from health or lifestyle choices.
This multi-step procedure stimulates ovulation so that mature eggs can be collected from the female partner or an egg donor. IVF has a high rate of success, but by combining IVF with ICSI , or intracytoplasmic sperm injection, we can increase the success rate even further for men with low sperm count. ICSI involves collecting a sperm sample and cleansing it to isolate the strongest, healthiest sperm.
Then a single sperm is collected and injected directly into the egg for fertilization. Hormonal treatment : If a male patient has low levels of the pituitary hormones that stimulate sperm production, we may attempt hormonal treatment before considering more invasive options such as IVF with ICSI.
Similar to female hormonal treatment , this involves the use of injectable hormones. By providing males with hormones such as Pergonal or Humagon, we may be able to increase sperm count so that patients can conceive naturally. Your chance of getting your partner pregnant decreases with decreasing sperm counts. Some men have no sperm in their semen at all. This is known as azoospermia ay-zoh-uh-SPUR-me-uh.
There are many factors involved in reproduction, and the number of sperm in your semen is only one. Some men with low sperm counts successfully father children. Likewise, some men with normal sperm counts are unable to father children. Even if you have enough sperm, other factors are important to achieve a pregnancy, including normal sperm movement motility. Depending on initial findings, your doctor might recommend additional tests to look for the cause of your low sperm count and other possible causes of male infertility.
These can include:. In rare cases, male fertility problems can't be treated, and it's impossible for a man to father a child. If this is the case, you and your partner can consider either using sperm from a donor or adopting a child.
There are steps you can take at home to increase your chances of getting your partner pregnant, including:. Talk with your doctor before taking dietary supplements to review the risks and benefits of this therapy, as some supplements taken in high doses megadoses or for extended periods of time might be harmful. You should start with your family doctor or a different provider. However, he or she might refer you to an infertility specialist.
Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Diagnosis When you see a doctor because you're having trouble getting your partner pregnant, he or she will try to determine the underlying cause.
More Information Is a home sperm test useful? Genetic testing. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic.
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