What is oligoteratozoospermia?

Oligoteratozoospermia is a semen alteration that consists of the combination of alterations in the concentration and morphology of the spermatozoa. The World Health Organization (WHO) establishes that a semen sample must have at least 15 million sperm per mL of ejaculate or a total concentration greater than 39 million. In addition, the sperm morphology must be greater than 4%.

When a male presents values ​​of concentration and morphology lower than those indicated (oligospermia and teratozoospermia, respectively), the result of the seminogram will be oligoteratozoospermia.

If a seminal sample has low sperm count and also has abnormal sperm shapes, pregnancy in a natural way will be complicated. In this situation, it is most likely that assisted reproductive techniques such as IVF-ICSI will have to be used.

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Author

Cristina Algarra Goosman

B.Sc., M.Sc.

Psychologist

Graduated in Psychology by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Clinical Psychology by the European University Center and specific training in Infertility: Legal, Medical and Psychosocial Aspects by University of Valencia (UV) and ADEIT.
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