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What are the causes of a low sperm count in the ejaculate?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 12/04/2018

It can be due to a number of causes that can cause oligospermia, and some of them are not easily detectable. Generally, they can be classified into pre-testicular, testicular, and post-testicular causes, based on whether there exists an alteration in the hormone levels, a testicular issue or blockage, respectively.

Read more: Causes of Oligospermia.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.