Oligozoospermia is the low concentration of spermatozoa in the ejaculate. The causes of sperm production failure can be hormonal, testicular alterations or ejaculation problems. Among the alterations in the testicles, we find testicular trauma, which is related to male sterility.
A strong impact on the genitals can indeed cause sterility, but it is rare that the traumatism coincides in both testicles at the same time. If one of the two testicles continues to function, oligozoospermia should not necessarily occur, and if it does occur, it should not be severe.
In case of problems in obtaining a pregnancy, we may recommend assisted reproductive techniques by sperm microinjection (ICSI) and in severe cases a testicular biopsy may be necessary.
Read the full article on: Testicular Trauma: Cause for Male Infertility? ( 42).
Rut Gómez de Segura
M.D.
Gynecologist
Graduation in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Alcalá de Henares. Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital Costa del Sol in Marbella. Dr Rut Gómez de Segura currently works as medical director in the fertility center ProcreaTec in Madrid.
Licence number: 28/2908776
