• Terms oligospermia, oligozoospermia, and low sperm count refer to semen with a low concentration of sperm and is a common finding in male infertility. (wikipedia.org)
  • Testicular biopsy is indicated in azoospermic men with a normal-sized testis and normal findings on hormonal studies to evaluate for ductal obstruction, to further evaluate idiopathic infertility, and to retrieve sperm. (medscape.com)
  • In most instances infertility is idiopathic, and there is even poor understanding of why IVF does or does not work in many cases [2,3]. (infertile.com)
  • Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the first therapeutic step in assisted reproductive techniques, and is especially appropriate for cases with mild male factor infertility, anovulation, endometriosis with at least one patent tube, and unexplained infertility (1). (jri.ir)
  • Men with mild oligospermia (semen concentration of 15 million to 20 million sperm/ml) were studied for an association of sperm DNA damage with life style factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • and human spermatogenic stem cell culture to treat azoospermia, and to preserve fertility in pre-pubertal boys undergoing cancer treatment. (infertile.com)
  • In most cases of oligospermia including its idiopathic form there is no direct medical or surgical intervention agreed to be effective. (wikipedia.org)
  • In more severe cases IVF, or IVF - ICSI is done and is often the best option, specifically if time is a factor or fertility problems coexist on the female side. (wikipedia.org)
  • Terms oligospermia, oligozoospermia, and low sperm count refer to semen with a low concentration of sperm and is a common finding in male infertility. (wikipedia.org)
  • Oligospermia, also known as oligozoospermia, is when a person's sperm count falls below the World Health Organization's (WHO) classification for healthy sperm counts: 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. (givelegacy.com)
  • Men with mild oligospermia (semen concentration of 15 million to 20 million sperm/ml) were studied for an association of sperm DNA damage with life style factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • In a healthy person without oligospermia, anywhere between 80 and 300 million sperm cells are released per ejaculation. (givelegacy.com)
  • Another study that observed 308 men with oligospermia concluded that those with a sperm count of over 2 million sperm per mL of semen had a 22.1% chance of natural conception, provided that other sperm parameters were normal. (givelegacy.com)
  • There are many causes for oligospermia including: Pre-testicular factors refer to conditions that impede adequate support of the testes and include situations of poor hormonal support and poor general health including: Hypogonadism due to various causes Drugs, alcohol, smoking Strenuous riding (bicycle riding, horseback riding) Medications, including androgens. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is characterized by hypogonadism (micro-orchidism, oligospermia/azoospermia) and gynecomastia in late puberty. (passmed.uk)
  • Infertile men may have deficiencies in sperm formation, concentration (eg, oligospermia [too few sperm], azoospermia [no sperm in the ejaculate]), or transportation. (medscape.com)
  • Pygo2 sequencing was successful for 178 patients (30 with mild or moderate oligospermia, 57 with severe oligospermia, and 91 with azoospermia). (nih.gov)
  • Three previously reported non-synonymous SNPs were identified in patients with azoospermia or severe oligospermic but not in those with mild or moderate oligozoopermia or normozoospermia. (nih.gov)
  • 2.3 Mb) linked to severe congenital conditions. (nih.gov)
  • Oligospermia treatment methods will vary depending on the cause of your oligospermia. (givelegacy.com)
  • A trial of corticosteroids is the first step in the treatment of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) in which kidney biopsy is not initially indicated. (medscape.com)