Low Sperm Count

Low sperm count causes are attributed to many factors that men engage in or are faced with. Though these factors are blamed for causing low sperm count, not all men with these factors experience low sperm count in their lives. The factors can also be taken to increase the chances of low sperm count.

The causes can be divided into environmental factors, psychological factors, health factors, and physical factors:

Psychological factors 

These factors are associated with the emotions and the history of sexual experiences with men.

• Stress and anxiety 

Many men are faced with stress or fear in their lives which they are not able to control. This hinders the level of the sperm production, hence causing the issue of low sperm count. 

• Hormones 

Sperms are produced by the help of a stable mind. When the minds are at peace, the brain is able to increase hormones in the body, hence producing more sperms.

Physical factors 

These are mainly the habits that a man engages in and they may include; 

• Lifestyle 

Men dedicate most of their time trying to excel financially and this reduces their time to think about marriages and living a healthy life. This has brought about sleep disorders and made the bodies weaker, which affects sperm production.  

The issue of late marriages has also caused a low sperm count in men hence leading to infertility.

• Poor Habits 

These include smoking and over-consumption of alcohol. The habit of drug abuse is also another habit that leads to low sperm count.  These habits bring about other issues with the sperms which include Azoospermia, and poor quality of the sperms.

• Frequent sexual intercourse 

The more a man ejaculates the more he releases sperms.

Health factors 

Diseases like Tumors, Celiac, Varicocele, infections and prior surgeries hinder sperm production. 

Genetic issues 

Low sperm count can also be a hereditary problem.

Environmental factors 

• Second-hand smoking  

Inhalation of smoke from smokers can also increase the chances of low sperm count.

• Chemicals from industries 

Some factories release dangerous chemicals and fumes that are a threat to the human cells and tissues, for example, pesticides, radiations, xylene, and benzenes.