Low sperm count and motility is a fertility issue for men. It may make it harder to get a partner pregnant. There are myriad causes for this condition, including:
- Taking certain medications
- Scarring from past surgery or infection
- Cancer or prior cancer treatment
- Hormonal imbalances
- Certain diseases like Celiac d isease
- Some genetic disorders
- Undescended testicles
- Anti-sperm antibodies
- Swelling in the testicular veins
- Illicit drug use
- Alcohol abuse
- Having a job that requires prolonged sitting or exposure to certain industrial chemicals
- Smoking tobacco products
- Emotional stress or depression
- Obesity
The main symptom of low sperm count and motility is difficulty getting a partner pregnant. Motility refers to the ability of sperm to move through a woman’s cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes.
