How to conceive with oligospermia

Oligospermia stands for decreased sperm count. It is believed that a man is fertile with a concentration of 40-150 million germ cells per 1 milliliter of sperm. If the number of motile sperm drops below 20 million, then there is a serious pathology.

It is important to know that a man is often unaware of a problem with his reproductive system. Mandatory examination of both partners should be carried out if conception is impossible within a year.

Traditionally, the sources of oligospermia are psychological and physical factors. Most often, failures in the reproductive systems are observed due to:

• exposure to stressful situations, worries, emotional stress;
• exposure to external pathogenic factors (radiation, toxic substances, drugs) on the body;
• receiving physical damage to the genitals;
• smoking;
• improper, unbalanced nutrition (fasting, dieting, overeating);
• the presence of inflammation caused by bacterial infections or venereal diseases.

Wearing tight underwear, excess weight, alcohol addiction, and lack of vitamins also reduce the quality of sperm. Irregular sexual intercourse (long-term abstinence or frequent sex) also creates problems for human health.

It is not easy to recognize the pathology due to the complete absence of symptoms of the disease. Oligospermia does not manifest itself in any way. Usually, the man remains sexually active, but the woman cannot get pregnant.

The most effective way to understand the essence of the problem is to make a spermogram. To do this, you should contact a specialized reproductive center or make an appointment with an andrologist. The test will show the exact number and viability of active sperm in the ejaculate.

To confirm the initial diagnosis, it is recommended to take tests for the level of sex hormones, do a testicular biopsy and undergo an ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs. All this will help differentiate diseases such as gonorrhea and chlamydia.

It is important to know that a man can conceive a child even with detected oligospermia. This is possible if the sperm retain some activity. But to increase the chances of paternity, it is better to start treatment.

The choice of methods for combating the disease depends on the original source of the pathology. Most often, representatives of the stronger sex agree to conservative drug treatment. Drug therapy includes taking drugs that block estrogen production and increase testosterone levels. Clomid, Enanthate, Propionate, Speman, and Spermaktiv have proven their effectiveness.

An essential condition for recovery is strict adherence to the rules of a healthy lifestyle. You need to include nuts, seafood, meat, and beans in your diet. Vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and antioxidants (tomatoes, avocados, bananas, broccoli) will not be superfluous. It is necessary to completely eliminate bad habits, move a lot, and protect yourself from anxiety and stress.

If traditional treatment does not help, then you should think about surgical methods of influencing the source of pathology. In the absence of contraindications, vasoepididymoanastomosis is performed. This procedure allows you to restore the patency of the vas deferens, and in the future conceive a child through natural intercourse.

Whatever your diagnosis is, do not despair. Fertility can be achieved in many ways. And even in case of failure, artificial insemination methods (IVF, ICSI) will come to the rescue. The main thing is that the desire to become a father overcomes fears of the difficulties of treatment.