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Iswarya Fertility Centre & Women's Hospital
Iswarya
Fertility Centre
99627-00000
Male Infertility

Oligospermia (Low Sperm Count)

Oligospermia is a sperm count below 16 million per mL, reducing the chances of natural conception but treatable with IUI or ICSI-IVF.

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Overview

What is Oligospermia?

Oligospermia refers to a sperm concentration below the World Health Organisation reference threshold of 16 million sperm per millilitre. Fewer sperm means a lower probability of fertilisation. Severe oligospermia (<5 million/mL) usually requires ICSI (directly injecting a single sperm into an egg), while mild-to-moderate cases may respond to IUI.

Treatment at Iswarya Fertility

Our andrologists investigate the underlying cause, prescribe medical therapy where applicable, and recommend the most appropriate ART procedure — from IUI with sperm washing to ICSI — based on the degree of oligospermia and partner's fertility status.

Symptoms

Inability to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse
Semen analysis showing sperm count below 16 million/mL
Possible scrotal pain or swelling if varicocele is the cause
History of genital infections or sexually transmitted diseases

Causes

1
Varicocele — most common treatable cause
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Hormonal imbalances (low testosterone, high oestrogen)
3
Prior genital infections including mumps orchitis
4
Excessive heat exposure (saunas, hot baths)
5
Smoking, alcohol, anabolic steroids

How It's Diagnosed

Semen analysis with strict Kruger morphology assessment
Serum FSH, LH, testosterone, and prolactin
Scrotal Doppler ultrasound to detect varicocele

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