How to treat low sperm count
In recent years, male infertility has gradually become a hot topic of social concern, among which low sperm count (oligozoospermia) is one of the common causes. This article will combine hot topics and medical data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the treatment methods for low sperm count and provide structured data reference.
1. Definition and causes of low sperm count
According to World Health Organization (WHO) standards, the sperm concentration in normal semen should be ≥15 million/ml. If it is lower than this value, it is called oligospermia. Common reasons include:
| Cause classification | specific factors |
|---|---|
| physiological factors | Endocrine disorders (such as testosterone deficiency), varicocele, reproductive tract infections |
| living habits | Smoking, drinking alcohol, staying up late, sitting for long periods of time, and high temperature environments (such as hot spring baths) |
| Others | Genetic disorders, drug side effects, radiation exposure |
2. Treatment methods
Treatment methods can be divided into the following categories for different causes:
| Treatment | Specific measures | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|
| drug treatment | Clomiphene (ovulation-stimulating hormone), L-carnitine (improves sperm motility), antibiotics (treats infections) | Patients with endocrine abnormalities or infections |
| surgical treatment | Varicocele ligation, vas deferens recanalization | Patients with organic disease |
| assisted reproduction | Artificial insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF) | Patients with severe oligozoospermia |
| lifestyle adjustments | Stop smoking and drinking, supplement zinc/selenium/vitamin E, and exercise regularly | all patients |
3. Recent hot research
According to discussions in medical journals and social media in the past 10 days, the following new developments deserve attention:
4. Daily improvement suggestions
Based on doctor’s advice and patient feedback, the following practical tips are summarized:
5. Data comparison: changes in sperm volume before and after treatment
| Treatment | Average lifting concentration (millions/ml) | Effective time |
|---|---|---|
| drug treatment | 5-8 | 3-6 months |
| surgery+drugs | 8-12 | 6-12 months |
| lifestyle adjustments | 2-4 | 2-3 months |
Note: The data comes from the clinical statistics of "Chinese Journal of Andrology" in 2023.
Conclusion
Low sperm count is not irreversible, and a comprehensive treatment plan needs to be selected based on individual circumstances. It is recommended that patients seek medical examination as soon as possible and maintain healthy living habits. As medicine advances, more innovative treatments, such as stem cell treatments, are in clinical trials, bringing new hope to patients.
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