The Silent Epidemic: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Low Sperm Count in Modern Men
English हिंदी తెలుగు Male infertility is a growing concern globally, and one of the primary culprits is oligospermia, commonly known as a low sperm count. Having a low sperm count means that the fluid (semen) you ejaculate during an orgasm contains fewer sperm than normal. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a sperm count is considered lower than normal if you have fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. Understanding the underlying causes is the first and most crucial step toward addressing the issue. Let us explore the complex web of medical, environmental, and lifestyle factors responsible for this decline. Medical and Biological Factors Several underlying health conditions and biological anomalies can directly interfere with the body’s ability to produce healthy, motile sperm. The most common medical causes include: Varicocele: This is a swelling of the veins that drain the testicle. ...