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Abnormalities of sperm
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-Decrease in number
-Abnormal structure (LOW VITAMIN C) -Decrease in motility |
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Abnormalities of sperm (Factors)
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Infection of genital tract
Acute or chronic illness Obstruction Autoantibodies Excess alcohol & smoking |
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Abnormal ERECTIONS
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Reduce ability to deposit sperm-bearing seminal fluid
Factors: -Drugs -Psychiatric disturbance -Chronic illness -Surgery -Spinal cord injuries |
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Abnormal EJACULATION
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Prevents deposition of sperm in the IDEAL place to achieve pregnancy
Factors: -Diabetes -Neurologic disorders -Surgery drugs -Spinal cord injury -Excess alcohol -Illicit drugs |
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Abnormal SEMINAL FLUID
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Allows for FORWARD MOVEMENT of sperm
Factors: -Abnormal amount -Consistency of chemical composition = OBSTRUCTION -Inflammation -Infection |
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In males.....
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-Decreased production of "mature sperm" > age 25
-Decreased testosterone > age 40 -Decreased sperm motility + ability to penetrate egg |
