What is sperm disorder, what causes it?
Sperm disorder means that the number and quality of sperm present in the person is insufficient for fertilization. Depending on some genetic and environmental factors, sperm production from the testicles is traumatically affected and loses the ability to fertilize the egg. Especially during adolescence, traumatic events such as blows, accidents and wounds to the testicular region cause the sperm production center and the structural morphology of the sperms to deteriorate. In addition, harmful habits such as being in extremely hot environments, radiation, exposure to chemicals, excessive alcohol and cigarette consumption directly affect sperm production. In addition, damage to the DNA or subsequent damage is among the main reasons that prevent the development of the embryo. People with sperm disorders can have children with many techniques performed within the scope of IVF treatment methods.
One of the first tests requested from men who have infertility problems and apply to a specialist clinic to have children is semen analysis. Semen analysis includes the detailed examination of the sperm cells contained in the semen sample obtained after 2-7 days of sexual abstinence in terms of number, motility and deformity.
In individuals whose sperm count, motility and morphology are below the values accepted as normal, the higher the rate of decrease, the longer the time required for couples to have children.