Very low sperm count

Description:Erection or ejaculation problems, low sex drive, or other problems with sexual function Pain, discomfort, a lump or swelling in the testicle area A history of testicle, prostate or sexual problems Groin, testicle, penis or scrotum surgery Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Causes The production of sperm is a complex process and requires normal functioning of the testicles testes as well as the hypothalamus and pituitary glands — organs in your brain that produce hormones that trigger sperm production. Free radicals are toxic metabolites produced by normal processes in our bodies. However, it has been associated with several genetic and non-genetic conditions, including: These tests claim to indicate whether your sperm count is low. Blockage can occur at any level, including within the testicle, in the tubes that drain the testicle, in the epididymis, in the vas deferens, near the ejaculatory ducts or in the urethra. It is for this reason that nature has placed the testicles outside the body in the scrotum rather than in the abdomen like the ovaries. External factors such as smoking, drug usage, poor diet and lack of exercise can also all decrease sperm count.

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