Reduced sperm quantity

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Hypospermia is a condition in which a man has an unusually low ejaculate or semen volume, less than 1. It should not be confused with oligospermia , which means low sperm count. Normal ejaculate when a man is not drained from prior sex and is suitably aroused , is around 1. Hypospermia would only usually be a factor in infertility if the two conditions hypospermia and oligospermia are combined. The presence of high levels of fructose a sugar is normal in the semen and this comes almost entirely from the seminal vesicle. The seminal vesicles, major contributors to ejaculate volume, render semen pH basic.

We respect your privacy. The amount of semen released during ejaculation is not an exact science. In fact, it's normal for the volume to fluctuate. Certain factors , however, can contribute to a reduction in male ejaculate, including your age, particular medications, or even a surgical procedure you've had.

You can increase your sperm volume by making simple dietary and lifestyle changes. Try a variety of methods to see which ones work best for you. Eat foods with a lot of vitamin C, and try to eat micrograms of folic acid a day.