Oligospermia

Oligospermia, sometimes called oligozoospermia, is the term used to describe a low sperm count.  A diagnosis is usually given following at least two semen analyses, where in both the sperm concentration was lower than 15 million sperm/mL of sample.

Oligospermia has been divided into the three categories of mild, moderate and severe, depending on the amount of sperm found in analysis.  Less than 5 million sperm/mL is considered severe.

Oligospermia & Fertility

While the chances of conceiving naturally are low for a couple where the male partner has a low sperm count, many couples facing this issue have been successful if the female partner is fertile.  Pregnancy can also be achieved using artificial insemination (IUI) or IVF, depending on the case.

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Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

Male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) occurs as a consequence of hormonal dysfunction affecting the basic mechanics behind male sexual development.  In these cases, the hormones needed

Kallman Syndrome

Kallman Syndrome   Kallman Syndrome (KS) is a condition normally marked by small testes together with no spontaneous puberty, as well as problems with the

Vasectomy

The vas deferens are small tubes that carry sperm to the urethra, to be ejaculated.  During a vasectomy, these tubes either are either cut or

Chromosomal Translocation

The human genome, our DNA, is made up of 23 pairs of identical chromosomes. While all of these chromosomes are present in every cell of

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