Is thinning semen a sign of infertility?

Expert answer:

Slow semen is not a sign of infertility. The only way to know whether a man is sterile or has reduced fertility is by the specific examination called spermogram, which will demonstrate the quantity and quality of the spermatozoa present in the semen.

THE consistency of semen (thin or thick) varies from man to man and also depends on how long the individual has gone without ejaculation. Therefore, it can not be said that thin semen is a sign of infertility.

O number of spermatozoa considered normal in an ejaculation is around 15 to 20 million per ml of sperm and at least 40% of them must be able to reach the tube to find the egg so that the woman can get pregnant. Already the normal semen volume in each ejaculation ranges from 1.5 ml to 5 ml.

THE main cause of male infertility is the low or inadequate production of spermatozoa, in addition to hormonal dysfunction, varicocele and inflammatory processes.

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Cases of hormonal dysfunction, varicocele and inflammatory processes can be reversed with treatment.

To find out if there are any problems with your semen, check with the urologist, general practitioner or family doctor.