Low sperm count (oligospermia) and poor sperm motility (asthenozoospermia) are significant contributors to male infertility. Low sperm count refers to a reduced number of sperm in the ejaculate, while poor motility means sperm have difficulty moving efficiently toward the egg. Both conditions can affect natural conception, making timely diagnosis and treatment crucial.
Our expert team of fertility doctors at Nullife IVF Clinic assesses these factors to provide precise, evidence-based treatments. Early evaluation helps couples understand the underlying cause and choose suitable interventions to enhance fertility.
Causes and Risk Factors
Evaluation and Work-up for Low Sperm Count and Motility
Causes include hormonal imbalances, genetic factors, varicocele, lifestyle issues (smoking, alcohol, stress), medical conditions, medications, and environmental exposures. Age can also affect sperm quality. Our male fertility specialists in Navi Mumbai evaluate all these factors to provide a tailored treatment plan for improved fertility.
Through semen analysis, multiple samples may be tested to assess sperm count, motility, and morphology. Hormonal tests, genetic screening, and scrotal ultrasounds help identify underlying issues affecting male fertility.
Yes. Healthy diet, regular exercise, weight management, quitting smoking and alcohol, reducing stress, and avoiding heat exposure can improve sperm count, motility, and overall reproductive health.
Hormonal therapies, supplements, or medications may correct hormonal imbalances or stimulate sperm production. The effectiveness depends on the underlying cause, and treatment is personalized by our male fertility specialists.
Surgical treatments like varicocelectomy repair varicoceles, while other procedures may remove blockages in the reproductive tract. Surgery can significantly improve sperm quality and fertility outcomes in selected cases.
ART options include IUI, IVF, and ICSI, which use high-quality sperm to achieve fertilization. Techniques are selected based on sperm count, motility, and underlying conditions, maximizing chances of conception.
Sperm retrieval (TESA, TESE, PESA, MESA) collects sperm directly from testes or epididymis when natural ejaculation lacks viable sperm. Retrieved sperm can then be used in IVF or ICSI procedures.
Treatment duration varies. Lifestyle interventions may take 3–6 months to improve sperm quality, while ART procedures follow a planned cycle. Your male fertility specialist will outline a timeline based on your condition.
Some causes, like lifestyle-related issues or minor hormonal imbalances, may improve naturally with proper guidance. However, genetic, structural, or severe medical conditions often require medical intervention.
Yes. Sperm quality, motility, and DNA integrity decline gradually with age. Older men may require more advanced interventions, such as ICSI or sperm selection, to achieve successful fertilization.
Success depends on the cause, age, sperm quality, and treatment approach. With personalized care, advanced reproductive techniques, and expert guidance at Nullife IVF Clinic, many couples achieve successful conception.
Couples struggling to conceive after 12 months (or 6 months if over 35) should seek evaluation. Early consultation ensures timely diagnosis, identifies treatable causes, and improves the chances of successful pregnancy.
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