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Oligozoospermia

Meaning

Oligozoospermia is a clinical diagnosis defined by a low concentration of spermatozoa in the semen, specifically a sperm count below the established reference threshold, which is typically less than 15 million sperm per milliliter of ejaculate. This condition is a common factor contributing to male subfertility or infertility, as a reduced sperm count lowers the statistical probability of successful fertilization. The diagnosis requires a comprehensive semen analysis and often necessitates further endocrinological and urological investigation to determine the underlying cause, which can range from hormonal imbalance to structural or genetic issues.