Question

Give 4 causes of sperm imperfection.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cause of male infertility are:

• Abnormal sperm production or improper functioning because of undescended testicles
• Genetic conditions like Klinefelter syndrome
• Health problems such as diabetes or infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, mumps & HIV
• Enlargement of testes veins also result in low sperm count

Low sperm count symptoms are:

• Problem with sex activity - low sex drive or difficulty in maintaining the erection eg.Erectile dysfunction
• Pain or lump in the testicle area
• Decreased facial or body hair or other symptoms of chromosomal or hormonal disorders

Klinefelter syndrome  :

It is a genetic problem in which a male is born with supplemental copy of X chromosome. It usually occurs as a consequence of genetic purposeless error after the  conception.

Signs & symptoms include:

• Taller than average stature
• Absent, delayed or incomplete puberty
• Small & firm testicles
• Small penis
• Enlarge breasts ( gynecomastia)
• Long legs, short torso & broader hips in comparison with other teens

Treatment of low sperm count include:

• Surgery:  A varicocele can be corrected surgically or vas deferens can be repaired
• Treatment for sexual intercourse problems
• Hormone therapy & medications
• Assisted reproductive technology
• Treating infections