WHAT IS ASTHENOSPERMIA?
Asthenozoospermia (or asthenospermia) is the medical term for reduced sperm motility. Complete asthenozoospermia, that is, 100% immotile spermatozoa in the ejaculate. As a matter of fact, asthenospermia is one of the common causes of male infertility.
CAUSES OF ASTHENOSPERMIA (LOW SPERM MOTILITY)
Problems with sperm production such problems can be genetic (for example Klinefelter’s syndrome) or based on a hormonal disorder.
Testicular injury and disease injuries that affect the testicles may affect sperm production and cause low sperm count.
Malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies lack of some nutrients (for example Zinc, Selenium, vitamin C, etc.) may also lead to low sperm count
Overheating – excessive heat from saunas, hot tubs, etc. may decrease sperm production and lower sperm count.
Smoking – smoking cigarettes may impair male fertility since it is known to reduce sperm count and sperm lifespan.
SYMPTOMS OF ASTHENOSPERMIA (LOW SPERM MOTILITY)
A varicocele may have no symptoms, or it may cause pain that can vary from dull discomfort to a sharp pain. Some patients describe the pain as an ache, or a feeling of heaviness. Sometimes the exaggerated vein can be seen or felt by the patient. Painful varicoceles are usually prominent in size. The pain of a varicocele may augment after sitting or standing when pressure has built up in the exaggerated veins. Physical exertion, specially lifting, may cause pain from varicoceles or even grounds them to form.
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