I know we have discussed about watery semen but it isn't always true that if your semen is watery then you have a low sperm count, so it is important we discuss about low sperm count as a sepatate entity. If you have, or know someone who has established medically that he has low sperm count, then share this with him
People find out they have low sperm count through any of these 3 ways;
1. Infertility Please stop using words like "impotence" or "sterile" , they are derogatory to my clients with infertility! When couples wait for years to have a baby, they have themselves checked out and lab results can show the man has a low sperm count.
2. Watery semen Some men are inquisitive when they realise their semen isn't as viscous as it should be so they talk to a urologist or general physician(GP) that requests a seminal fluid analysis SFA which may show they have a low sperm count.
3. Premature ejaculation It is not uncommon to find that a man has a low sperm count and also premature ejaculation. Infact most sex therapist would expect PE in clients with low sperm count. Although if you have premature ejaculation, you might not have a low sperm count but should have a SFA done just to be sure al iz well .
Causes and risk factors of low sperm count
1. Trauma affecting the groin
2. Varicocoele
3.Infections
4. Ejaculation problems
5.Antibodies that attack sperm especially in men who have had a vasectomy
6. Cancers and cancer treatment
7.Undescended testicles like in my last 2 posts (Dear Yele) 8.Hormone imbalances
9.Sperm duct defects
10. Chromosome and genetic defects
11. Some medications and steroids
12.Industrial chemicals extended exposure e.g benzenes, toluene, xylene, herbicides, pesticides, organic solvents and paints
13.Heavy metals and lead exposure.
14 Prolonged bicycling and horse riding
15.Illegal drugs use
16.Alcohol use
17.Excess stress
18.Tobacco smoking
19. Obesity
20. Invasive medical procedures on or around the scrotum
Treatment There a number of methods used depending on the probable cause of the problem. Series of investigations are done and therapy may improve sperm count and motility in some men. In others with NO sperm cells at all or too little sperm cells, they are counseled about other means of fertility.
For appointment booking for sexual dysfunctions, sexuality issues and sex therapy, send an email to doclaitan@gmail.com.
Cheers Doc Laitan
