Teratozoospermia-Causes And Treatment Options To Consider


Teratozoospermia, a condition that is also referred to as Teratospermia, is a disease marked by sperm morphology that is abnormal. In this disorder, The afflicted are caused to produce unusually shaped sperm cells with defects in the head, midpiece and/or tail.


It is by the degree of severity that the pregnancy rates in males affected by teratozoospermia is determined. Considered to be a cause of infertility, the reasons for its development varies and in some cases, remain unknown. 


Teratozoospermia is detected by means of a seminogram or a semen analysis. In order to evaluate the morphology of the sperm, the specialist employs a dye test and a microscope. In some cases, diagnosis is also carried out on the basis of a Kruger's strict criteria, which dictates that having more 85% spermatozoa with abnormal shapes is the basis for being diagnosed with teratozoospermia. 


  • Below we will discuss some of the causes of teratozoospermia.

  • Genetic factors

  • Radiation based cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy

  • Infections caused by bacteria in the sperm and orchitis 

  • Trauma in the testicles

  • Disorders in the testicles such as varicocele

  • Higher body temperature

  • Diabetes mellitus 

  • Meningitis 

  • Abuse of substances such as tobacco, alcohol and street drugs

  • Lifestyle habits that are unhealthy such as an unbalanced diet, toxic substances etc.


Teratozoospermia is a fertility condition marked by the presence of abnormally shaped sperm in the semen of the male partner, especially in cases where less than 15% of the sperm are of normal shape. 


Below are some of the treatment options in response to this disease. 


It is possible for men with teratozoospermia to achieve a natural pregnancy but only if the rest of the sperm parameters, such as sperm count and motility, are normal. 


In an attempt to raise the quality of the sperm and in order to improve the sperm morphology, a patient is advised to undertake a series of medically prescribed lifestyle changes such as quitting habits that are not healthy like smoking and alcohol consumption. 


It can be immensely helpful to follow a balanced diet when trying to improve your fertility. Food that is rich in antioxidants and essential amino acids such as L-carnitine are known to have a positive effect on boosting sperm quality. 


When such dietary and lifestyle changes have failed at bringing about a positive effect, it is often advisable to look at artificial reproductive technology as a potential means of conceiving a child. 


Intrauterine insemination is a viable option as long as the sperm count and motility are within the normal ranges the female partner is healthy. 


In other, more severe cases of teratozoospermia, in vitro fertilization and ICSI would serve as the treatment of choice. 




 

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