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The oligospermia or oligozoospermia is a seminal alteration that consists of having a small amount of sperm in the ejaculated semen. Since oligospermia does not produce any symptoms that the male can recognize, it is difficult to find out about this condition until the couple tries to have a child and can not. The oligozoospermia can be diagnosed by a fertility specialist with these two simple tests: Seminogram also called spermiogram . It is used to evaluate the sperm parameters of the semen with a microscope. Blood analysis provides information on the levels of male sex hormones and if there is any alteration. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. The seminogram 1.1. Macroscopic examination 1.2. Microscopic examination 2. Hormone analysis 2.1. Interpretation of results 3. Medical history 4. Questions from users 4.1. What are the causes of having few sperm in the ejaculate? 4.2. What types of oligospermia ...

Teratozoospermia is a sperm disorder based on the bad morphology of sperm in the semen of a male. This causes male infertility by hindering the achievement of a natural pregnancy . The sperm can suffer malformations in its head, neck or tail, possibly due to some failure during its formation process ( spermatogenesis ). Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Abnormal spermatozoa 2. Types of sperm deformation 2.1. Deformations in the head 2.2. Deformities in the neck 2.3. Deformations in the tail 3. Number of alterations 4. Questions from users 4.1. What kind of more frequent deformations exist in sperm? 4.2. Can abnormal sperm fertilize? 4.3. Are the abnormal double-headed sperm viable? 4.4. What is globozoospermia? 4.5. How is a pin-head sperm? 5. Recommended reading 6. Bibliography 7. Authors and collaborators Abnormal spermatozoa The World Health Organization (WHO) states that a sperm with pe...

Azoospermia is defined as the absence of sperm in the ejaculate. Therefore, to diagnose it, it is necessary to analyze the sample of semen obtained by ejaculation. This study is known as seminogram or spermiogram. Other additional tests are also required, such as hormone analysis, physical examination or testis biopsy , which will also allow determining the type of azoospermia. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Seminogram 2. Hormone analysis 3. Physical exploration 4. Testicular biopsy 5. Questions from users 5.1. Are both types of azoospermia diagnosed in the same way? 5.2. Does the testicular biopsy hurt? 5.3. How long does it take to get a diagnosis of azoospermia? 5.4. Is it possible that they diagnose azoospermia in the first semengram and oligospermia in the second (performed four months later)? 6. Recommended reading 7. Bibliography 8. Authors and collaborators Seminogram The seminogram or ...

Teratozoospermia or teratospermia refers to the bad morphology of sperm in the ejaculated semen. This sperm alteration is a cause of male infertility , since the abnormal sperm are not able to fertilize the ovum or, if they do, they can cause problems in the development of the embryo. Teratozoospermia does not present any associated symptoms that the male can recognize. Therefore, in order to identify this seminal alteration, it is necessary to analyze sperm in an andrology laboratory through a semengram . Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. What is the seminogram? 1.1. Teratozoospermia according to WHO 1.2. Teratozoospermia according to Kruger 2. Analysis of sperm morphology 3. Results of the seminogram 4. Questions from users 4.1. What is teratozoospermia according to the Kruger criteria? 4.2. Is it possible to diagnose teratozoospermia and azoospermia at the same time? 4.3. What is the price of the sper...

Semen infections are those invasions of pathogenic microorganisms that occur somewhere in the reproductive and male urinary system, so they may be present in the seminal fluid. They can affect the testicles, causing orchitis, the epididymis causing epididymitis, or prostatitis if it occurs in the prostate. In the path that the sperm and seminal fluid must follow to go outside, there will be contact with the infected area, which may alter the capacity of the sperm to fertilize the ovule. Also, the inflammation due to the infection can cause an obstruction and prevent the exit of the sperm or the ejaculate. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Infections of seminal fluid: orchitis, epididymitis and prostatitis 1. How can I know if I have a seminal infection? 1.1. Analysis of seminal fluid 1.2. Cultivation of urine and semen 2. What type can the seminal infection be? 2.1. Orchitis 2.2. Epididymitis 2.3. Prostatitis 2.4...

According to the latest data, more than 17% of Spaniards suffer from some type of problem in their fertility. In 40% of cases, the cause is exclusively a problem in man, while in about 20% it is due to a joint cause (male and female) or unknown. This means that, up to 60% of the time, the quality of the sperm is the limiting factor to achieve pregnancy. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Diet to improve sperm 1. Indispensable components in the diet of man 1.1. Selenium and zinc 1.2. Vitamin A 1.3. Vitamin C 1.4. Vitamin E 2. Alterations of sperm Spermatogenesis ( sperm formation) is a process that develops in the testicles and occurs between 64 and 72 days. To improve sperm quality, a diet rich in antioxidants is recommended in order to ensure that oxidative stress and free radicals do not degrade the sperm. Seminiferous tubules These molecules break the membrane of the sperm and degrade their cellular structure...

The leukocytes or pyocytes are usually scarce in the seminal fluid or even absent. However, if there is an abundant number of these cells, it can be an indication that there is an infection. This elevated presence of leukocytes is known as leukospermia, leukocytospermia or pyospermia. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Piocytes in the spermogram : leukospermia and its treatment 1. High leukocytes in the semengram 2. Causes of leukocytospermia 3. Infection of the spermatic pathways 4. Spermoculture 5. Treatment of leukospermia 6. Questions from users 6.1. If I have leukocytospermia, what treatment do I have to follow? 6.2. What is the price of having a sperm culture? 6.3. Is leukocytospermia related to teratozoospermia? 6.4. Does leukocytospermia have a cure? 7. Recommended reading High leukocytes in the seminogram Leukocytes or white blood cells are cells of the immune system that are found in the bloo...

In addition to basic seminal parameters such as concentration, mobility and sperm morphology, other characteristics that may influence male fertility, such as sperm agglutination, are studied in the semen analysis. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Analysis of sperm agglutination 1. What is sperm agglutination? 2. Agglutination grades 3. Agglutination or aggregation? 4. Causes 5. Treatments and possible solutions What is sperm agglutination? During the microscopic analysis of the spermiogram it is observed if there are mobile sperm adhered to each other. Based on this seminal parameter, the semen study report should indicate if the sample presents: Positive agglutination Negative agglutination The most common is that the union occurs in the head or neck (middle piece) but can also occur agglutination in the tail. There are also mixed agglutination, head-tail, head-neck or neck-tail. Degrees of agglutination The...

One of the most frequent doubts in assisted reproduction treatments is how sexual abstinence influences seminal quality. The widespread belief is that long periods of abstinence can improve sperm quality. However, this theory is very far from reality. In this article we will deal with this topic and related topics, such as whether abstinence can help achieve pregnancy, what changes can be detected in the spermogram or whether daily sex is beneficial. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index How does sexual abstinence affect sperm quality? 1. Sexual abstinence and assisted reproduction 1.1. Changes in the spermogram 1.2. Importance of abstinence 2. Habits of life and seminal quality 3. Questions from users 3.1. Are the same days of sexual abstinence recommended for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments as for artificial insemination? 3.2. Why is sexual abstinence necessary for a spermogram if the samples will not be used...

One of the first parameters studied in the semengram is the volume of ejaculated semen. Although this value does not make direct reference to the amount of sperm present in the ejaculate, it is important to verify that the quantity of ejaculated sperm is enough for some to reach the uterus and, therefore, it is possible to achieve fertilization and pregnancy in a manner natural. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Volume of ejaculated sperm: How is it analyzed? Can it be increased? 1. How is it analyzed? 2. Alterations in male fertility 2.1. Hypospermia 2.2. Aspermia 2.3. Hyperespermia 3. How to increase the volume of ejaculation? 4. Questions from users 4.1. Is it serious if there is a decrease in the volume of ejaculation and restoration of normal values ??after prolonged abstinence is not achieved? 4.2. Is the volume of an ejaculation always the same? 5. Recommended reading How is it analyzed? The volume o...

The seminogram, also called spermiogram, is the analysis of the semen sample that is performed to check the number and state of the sperm, allowing to study male fertility. Generally, the clinic offers a report with the results of the spermogram but it is important to know how to interpret them to see if there is any alteration in the seminal parameters. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index How are the results of the seminogram and its values ??interpreted? 1. Seminal evaluation parameters 1.1. Macroscopic examination 1.2. Microscopic examination 2. How to read a spermogram 3. Frequently Asked Questions 3.1. What should be done when poor results are obtained in the sperm? 3.2. What does a negative spermiogram result mean? When do they indicate that you are infertile? 3.3. What is the presence of round cells in the sperm? 3.4. How long does it take to get the sperm count? 4. Recommended Reading Parameters ...

The semenogram, spermiogram or spermogram is a diagnostic test that aims to evaluate semen quality. Macroscopic parameters, such as seminal volume and pH, and microscopic parameters such as morphology, mobility and sperm concentration were studied. The WHO (World Health Organization) establishes reference values ??that determine what the normal values ??are for a spermogram. With these parameters of normality and the result obtained in the seminogram, it is evaluated if there is any type of alteration that can cause infertility and the possibilities that exist to achieve a pregnancy. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index What is a basic seminogram and how is it done step by step? Procedure for performing the spermogram 1.1. Sample collection for sperm 2. Normal values ??of the spermogram (WHO) 2.1. Macroscopic analysis 2.2. Microscopic analysis 3. What is the SEM seminogram? 4. Frequently Asked Questions 4.1. Wh...