Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia is a semen disorder that combines poor sperm concentration, motility and morphology. This semen problem can have different origins:
- Hormonal alterations affecting spermatogenesis.
- Administration of drugs such as antidepressants.
- An unhealthy lifestyle.
- Varicocele.
- Infection in the seminal ducts, such as prostatitis.
- Genetic problems that affect sperm production.
However, it is sometimes complicated to establish the specific cause of oligoasthenoteratozoospermia, as it could be due to a combination of various factors.
Read the full article on: How to treat and achieve pregnancy with oligoasthenoteratospermia ( 77).
By Emilio Gómez Sánchez B.Sc., Ph.D. (senior embryologist), Gustavo Daniel Carti M.D. (gynecologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 08/14/2025
