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 treatment...