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Inspite of taking Vigour tablets, my sperm count did not increase. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 years old. It has been 11 years since I got married and have one daughter aged 9 years. My main concern is my wife is not getting pregnant. She is undergoing gynecology checkup. All her test reports are normal. I am much tensed at this moment. I think my sperm count is low and not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reality of conception really does not depend on the amount of sperm ejaculated or the viscosity much as much as it would depend on the sperm count, its morphology and its motility. The Vigour tablets (Sildenafil) used were probably to take care of your decreased... Read Full »
My husband behaves weirdly in the bedroom. What is wrong with him?
Query: Hello doctor, I got married six months ago. My husband behaves weirdly in the bedroom. And he is using psychiatric medicine. Those are Limbitrol, Flutop 60, Prolol TR 40, Ventab plus for three months, and Sildenafil too, but it is not effective. He keeps locking himself, avoids me, washes things re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your husband is suffering from some psychiatric illness, most probably an affective disorder. The semen analysis report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) suggests asthenospermia, that is, low sperm motility. But all these problems, including erectile dys... Read Full »
I have Teratozoospermia. Should I consider ICI or IVF options?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been trying for pregnancy for the past six months. Recently I took my SA analysis and attached the report here. Observation shows teratozoospermia. Could you please let me know if I should try for pregnancy or opt for other options like ICI or IVF? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The report (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity) shows you have asthenosphere-teratozoospermia and not just teratozoospermia. The counts are fine, and ejaculation is adequate, which indicate... Read Full »
I recovered from orchiepididymitis. Will it affect my fertility?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male with general good health and not taking any medication. I suffered from unilateral orchiepididymitis five years ago and fully recovered. I recently did a semen analysis where all the values were fine except progressive motility, which was 26 % (82% below the WHO... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to worry about. The condition is termed asthenozoospermia (reduced sperm motility). The reference values for sperm analysis were changed multiple times. It is important to see the whole picture, and that looks fine. So, there is no reason for anxiety... Read Full »
Is it possible to be fertile with astheno-teratozoospermia?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-years-old male with a height of 5.6 feet and a weight of 186 lbs. I am trying for a baby for the past nine months. I recently did sperm analysis, and the impression is astheno-teratozoospermia. Can you please confirm for me if I can become a father naturally or not? The test rep... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. I have gone through the report shared by you. Many things affect the fertility aspects of a couple. Firstly stay safe from COVID-19 and the related stress. Your report is good for the sperm count, but motility... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, We have been trying to conceive for the past one year. But, we are failing due to thyroid and low motility sperm issue. We had a medical test and required your opinion on the report. Please suggest whether we can go IUI or IVF. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your semen analysis report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is evident that you have astheno-teratozoospermia with chronic bacterial infection and it is the reason for poor motility and increased pus cells. You should ideally be taking a cours... Read Full »
My semen analysis shows teratozoospermia. Is it possible for me to conceive normally?
Query: Hello doctor,I gave my semen for analysis and the report shows teratozoospermia. The volume, sperm concentration, and motility are normal. I am obese. Is it possible for me to conceive normally?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Some common causes of teratozoospermia can be like, 1. Problem in testicles due to an infection or injury. 2. Varicocele. 3. Cigarette smoking. 4. Smoking weed or drug abuse. 5. Excessive consumption of alcohol. 6. Diabetes. 7. Su... Read Full »
My husband's semen analysis tests shows astheno teratozoospermia. How to deal with this?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old, and my husband is 29 years old. He does not smoke or drink. We have been having trouble conceiving for seven months, so I decided to get tested. My results were fine, but my husband's semen analysis shows rare motile spermatozoa seen in the ejaculate, severe oligo, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Severe oligo asthenoteratozoospermia where oligo means less in number, astheno means slow-moving, and terato means morphologically defective sperm. For the male counterparts, it is important to have the semen analysis in good range to procreate a child under all the... Read Full »
I have done a semen analysis and was diagnosed with astheno-teratozoospermia. Should I be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, I have done a semen analysis and was diagnosed with asthenoteratozoospermia (low progressive motility). Is there anything to be worried about it? Other results look fine, but I am not a doctor to conclude it. I am attaching my report as well for you to review. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have checked your report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I can conclude from the reports that you have low progressive motility and zero normal sperm. All of the sperms are defective. The most common reason beh... Read Full »
I have asthenoteratozoospermia. Will I be able to become a father?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old married man. I had cryptorchidism, and so had removal of testes in childhood. Now I am married. And recently I had gone for semen analysis, which shows asthenoteratozoospermia, the sperm count of 20 millions and few pus cells. Will I be able to become a father or sho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If both the testes were removed or a single one? Your sperm count is normal when it is more than 15 million, you have an infection, so do blood sugar PP and semen culture and sensitivity test. What is motility percentage? Meanwhile keep away from heat, chemical, and ... Read Full »