Several factors can cause oligospermia or low sperm count, which can be classified into pre-testicular, testicular, and post-testicular.
- Pre-testicular causes
- They affect the production of sperm and are relate to unhealthy habits, including alcohol drinking and street drug consumption.
- Testicular causes
- Testicular diseases such as hydrocele or varicocele.
- Post-testicular causes
- They are related to ejaculation problems, which can be due to a blockage in the vasa deferentia or infections.
Read the full article on: What Is Oligospermia? – Low Sperm Count Causes & Treatment ( 67).
By Zaira Salvador BSc, MSc (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández BA, MA (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 02/05/2018
