Oligospermia is the Main Cause to Male Infertility

Very Low spermatozoa, well known as oligospermia, is the primary cause of male infertility. Normally, 60 to 100 million spermatozoa are delivered for each ejaculation. A lot of sperm are killed by vaginal secretions or die during their journey to the fallopian tubes. Therefore, a man who starts with a lower than average sperm count may find it hard to have a child. Sperm production may be influenced by a whole host of lifestyle choices, health issues, and environmental factors.

SMOKING AFFECTS MALE INFERTILITY

Smoking will significantly reduce the motility (sperm movement) of the sperm and decrease the average sperm count by approximately 15-20 %. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine says that men who smoke have a lower sperm count, abnormal sperm movement (motility), and increased abnormalities in sperm shape and function. These factors can dramatically reduce a couple's chances of having a child.

ALCOHOL ALSO AFFECTS MALE INFERTILITY

Consuming alcohol of more than one or two drinks per day can affect the quality and quantity of sperm, lower testosterone levels, and contribute to impotence. A 1996 research study from Finland showed that moderate alcohol consumption can kill off some sperm-producing cells within the testicles and also may cause abnormal sperm shapes. A normally shaped sperm should resemble a streamlined tadpole with an oval head and long tail.

Abnormally shaped sperm vary in appearance and may have two tails, a tapered head, a crooked kinky shape, or an unusually large or small head. Any of these abnormalities make it so that the sperm is unable to penetrate the surface of the egg and therefore unable to successfully fertilize the egg. Men who partake in heavy alcohol consumption-that is, more than six drinks per day-are more likely to suffer from low sperm count, poor sperm motility, and abnormal sperm shape.


By Hadi Yus

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