Question 1

we are trying to get pregnant. my husband is on rosuvastatin (cholesterol) and diclofenac (inflammation). can either of these cause low sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Not aware of: From pure clinical experience, I have several male patients in their 30's on those same medications and their wives have become pregnant.  If you have been trying for quite some time, having sex at the optimal time of your cycle (mid cycle-when you will ovulate), and still seem to not be getting pregnant, you may need to think about a fertility evaluation that both of you would go to.  Best wishes.

Question 2

what percentage of sperm count constitue low sperm count?

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Standard: A density of 14 million sperm per cc with a motility of 40 to 50 % is considered normal based on most recent who ppublication.   Keep in mind that normal parameters are on a bell curve with most people being able to conceive with a normal count.

Question 3

what is the remedy for a low sperm count?

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Do you need to?: If your counts are already in the normal ranges you probably can't, and don't need to improve them. If any of 5 parameters is low, which requires a semen analysis, talking with a md familiar with this will be your most efficient and effective plan.

Question 4

what contributes to sterility and low sperm count?

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Heat diabetes: Heat, sauna, testosterone injections, diabetes, trauma, varicocoele.

Question 5

what, if any, are signs of azoospermia (low sperm count)?

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None: Sperm is microscopic.  Sperm is ejaculated in a liquid called semen.  There's no way to know if there are sperm in semen unless an analysis is done to check under a microscope. I hope this helps!

Question 6

can people with low sperm count pre cum?

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Sperm is one: Component of seamen.  Pre-ejaculatory fluid comes from another structure in the male genitals so, yes, to your question. Peace and good health.

Question 7

is low sperm count linked to infertility?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The normal sperm count is between 40 and 200 million sperm/cc. Counts below 20 million make it difficult to achieve pregnancy without intra uterine insemination.(iui).

Question 8

can a 16 yr old male have low sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any male at any age can have a low sperm count for a variety of reasons.  One wonders why a 16 year old would be focused on this, but if that is the case, he should seek the care of a urologist that specializes in infertility.

Question 9

can still perform iui even low sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as tubes are open, you can. However the chance of pregnancy varies. Generally IUI is not very successful when the number of moving sperm (total motile sperm) is less than 10 million. Usually that is a reason to do ivf with icsi.

Question 10

what abused substances cause low sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Cigarettes: The best data appears to be that cigarette smoke decreases sperm count and quality somewhat in men with known varicoceles (varicoces veins of the testicles).  Marijuana and alcohol have been suggested but in my clinical practice their effects are limited except at very high usage levels.

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