Teratozoospermia

Teratozoospermia or teratospermia is the increase of abnormal sperm in male semen.

It is diagnosed when abnormal sperm morphology exceeds 96% and compromises fertility because most of the abnormal sperm are unable to travel to the egg and penetrate it.

Causes

Although the exact causes of teratozoospermia are not known, we do know that sperm quality can be affected by factors such as:

Diabetes mellitus

Varicocele

Vasectomy over 5 years

Seminal infections

Testicular problems

Trauma

Smoking

Excessive use of alcohol or other drugs such as cocaine or marijuana

Exposure to toxic agents such as insecticides

Age (the number of abnormal sperm increases after a man reaches 45 years of age)

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy

Febrile episodes

Prolonged exposure to heat in cars, saunas or hot tubs

Symptoms

Teratozoospermia has no symptoms, so it is necessary to see a specialist for diagnosis.

Diagnosis

It is diagnosed by seminogram or seminal fluid analysis. It is recommended that the man has not ejaculated for three to seven days before the test.

Can I have a baby if I have teratozoospermia?

Comprehensive fertility programs to achieve a baby at home when suffering from teratozoospermia include different Assisted Reproduction alternatives, such as:

- Artificial Insemination

- In Vitro Fertilization
- IVF with intracytoplasmic microinjection of spermatozoa

Come to our reproduction specialists and find the best alternative to have a baby at home.