Low sperm count implies that the quantity of sperm in a man’s semen is below the limit of what is viewed as normal. Sperm motility or the capacity of the sperm to move and sperm morphology or their shape or form may likewise be affected.
Sperm count is quantified through a test called a semen analysis. It is typically the principal test your doctor will ask for aside from the medical history and doing a physical exam. Semen is the liquid that is discharged from the penis when a man ejaculates. It is comprised of fluid from a few organs, mostly the prostate and seminal vesicles and sperm. Shockingly, sperm makes up just 5% of the total semen volume!
A semen analysis assesses the quality and amount of both the sperm and the semen. An essential semen analysis can be requested by your family physician and this is typically done a clinical laboratory.
Low sperm count implies that the liquid (semen) you discharge during orgasm contains less sperm than typical. Your sperm count is low if you have less than 15M sperm for each ml of semen.
Having a low sperm count reduces your chance to a female’s ovum, bringing about pregnancy. In any case, many men who have a low sperm count are ready to father a child.
