Post Date December, 03 2023
Oligospermia is a common condition of male infertility. Sperm is produced in the testis and undergoes spermatogonia, primary spermatocytes, secondary spermatocytes, and sperm cells in the seminiferous tubules of the testis. Finally, mature sperm is formed and released into the seminiferous tubules, which is a continuous process that lasts approximately 64 to 72 days. During the entire process of sperm formation, it is regulated by endocrine hormones, and any factors that affect spermatogenic function will lead to a decrease in the number of sperm.
Oligospermia is defined as a condition in which sperm density is less than 20 million per milliliter. Generally, oligozoospermia is divided into idiopathic oligozoospermia, primary oligozoospermia, and secondary oligozoospermia. Idiopathic oligospermia accounts for 11% to 15% of the infertile population.
The main causes of decreased sperm production or abnormal morphology and activity, in addition to congenital azoospermia and sperm deficiency, are acquired factors such as high vaginal temperature, nutritional disorders, tobacco and alcohol damage, drug damage, diseases, and testicular damage. In addition to taking medication as prescribed by doctors, patients with sperm deficiency should strengthen self conditioning to help them recover.
The convoluted tubules in the testis, which are specially used to produce sperm, are very sensitive to temperature changes. The appropriate temperature in this area is 2 to 3 ℃ lower than the human body temperature. Overheating inhibits the survival and maturation of sperm, resulting in a decrease in the number of sperm in the semen or a decrease in activity.
"People with endocrine disorders can improve their sperm by regulating the endocrine system. According to different conditions, methods such as intramuscular injection of urinary gonadotropin, chorionic gonadotropin, and testosterone undecylate can be used.".
The deficiency of trace elements zinc and vitamin E is also an important cause of oligospermia. People with zinc deficiency can take zinc sulfate tablets to supplement zinc, but because zinc is a heavy metal, too much zinc supplementation can also affect sperm development. Vitamin E supplementation can be achieved by taking pearl powder, as the content of vitamin E, various trace elements, and amino acids in pearl powder is very rich.
For the treatment of oligospermia, the first step is to clarify the etiology, while for idiopathic oligospermia, due to its unknown etiology, empirical treatment is usually used.
Here are some common sperm enhancing drugs:
(1) Clomiphene: This product is a steroid estrogen that improves sperm count.
(2) Adrenocortical hormone: This product has a certain promoting effect on sperm production.
(3) Zinc sulfate syrup: This product can increase sperm motility.
(4) Androgens: Low doses can increase sperm count, and high doses of spermatogenesis can also be used.
(5) Nucleotide: This strain of cell energy agent is mainly suitable for people with low sperm motility.
(6) Human chorionic gonadotropin: This product has the effect of increasing sperm motility and spermatogenesis.
(7) Thyroxine: This product has the effect of treating oligospermia and increasing sperm motility.
