For a man, the main analysis that reveals his ability to reproduce is the spermogram . On the basis of it, such diagnoses as oligozoospermia, azoospermia, asthenozoospermia , necrozoospermia, teratozoospermia can be put. Each of the diseases is divided into several degrees - from mild to severe. The most common is oligozoospermia - consider what it means.
Oligozoospermia 1 degree - what is it?
In order to make such a diagnosis, the spermogram will have to be delivered more than once, but two or three times with an interval of two weeks. After all, the quality of semen is affected by many factors and at different times its indicators may differ.
At the first degree of the disease the number of spermatozoa from 150 to 60 million in one milliliter of sperm. These indicators are not too far from the norm and improving the quality of life, the rejection of bad habits can for the better to change them up to the norm.
Oligozoospermia of the 2nd degree
The next stage of the disease, when the presence of spermatozoa in 1 ml of ejaculate is from 40 to 60 million. Even with such data, the diagnosis of "oligozoospermia" is not a verdict, and pregnancy is possible.
Oligozoospermia of the 3rd degree
This degree assumes that serious treatment will be required, which can last a long time, because in 1 ml of ejaculate contains 20 to 40 million spermatozoa. Hormone therapy is often used for a long time.
Oligozoospermia of the 4th degree
The most severe stage of the disease, when in the semen is only 5 to 20 million spermatozoa. Often this diagnosis is combined with others, when the number of viable and full spermatozoa is also small. In this case, the couple is offered IVF as the most likely way to give birth to a child.