What does white blood cells in sperm mean?

White blood cells (WBCs) in abnormally high numbers, usually greater than 1 million per cc, is a sign of inflammation in the semen. It is important that WBC measurements stain for and document the concentration of WBCs because they can otherwise be confused for immature sperm.

Can leukocytes cause infertility?

Leukocytes can increase DNA damage of sperm (DNA fragmentation). Leukocytes can cause sperm clumping and affect the motility of sperm, which can make it harder to become pregnant. Some studies show an increased pregnancy rate through natural conception in men who have been treated adequately for leukocytospermia.

What is bad sperm called?

A low sperm count is also called oligospermia (ol-ih-go-SPUR-me-uh). A complete absence of sperm is called azoospermia. Your sperm count is considered lower than normal if you have fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen.

How is sperm leukocytes treated?

Methods of correction include varicocelectomy, the surgery to correct a varicocele, which can improve semen production and reduce white blood cells in the semen. Other abnormalities that can be treated include prostatic obstruction with infection and urethral valves.

What do white cells in urine indicate?

Bladder infections Share on Pinterest A high number of leukocytes in the urine may indicate the presence of a urinary tract infection. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common cause of leukocytes in the urine. A UTI can affect any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, urethra, and kidneys.

What does yellow sperm mean?

Yellow semen is rarely cause for concern. It may be due to aging, abstinence or the presence of urine. Infections, including prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and urinary tract infections (UTIs), can turn semen yellow.

How do you get Leukocytospermia?

Cause of Leukocytospermia: Genital infections such as chlamydia, herpes or gonorrhea. Other bacterial infections. Systemic infections that affect the whole body. Autoimmune conditions that may the body’s immune system attack itself.

What is the reference value for leukocytospermia?

Specialists calculate the amount of leukocytes in the semen per milliliter of semen following the criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO), which reference value is set at 1 million leukocytes per ml of semen. If a sample surpasses this figure, the patient will be diagnosed with pyospermia or leukospermia.

How is leukocytospermia different from spermatozoa?

Leukocytes differ from spermatozoa because they are round-shaped structures and larger in size. Normally, leukospermia is asymptomatic and can only detected via a sperm analysis, often when the patient is getting started with a fertility treatment or applies to become a sperm donor.

Is there a cure for leukospermia or pyospermia?

The prevalence of pyospermia ranges from 3% to 23% of infertile men. With regard to leukocytospermia, the first issue to be considered is that there is no consensus regarding the threshold for the number of white blood cells in seminal samples. There is no definite treatment of leukospermia because of its specific causes that cannot be isolated.

Is there any evidence that leukospermia is a hereditary condition?

There is no evidence that leukospermia is hereditary condition. Therefore, parents should not be afraid of congenitally leukospermic child. Elevated amount of white blood cells in semen may be associated with the presence of bacteria in semen (bacteriospermia), genital or urinary tract infections or varicocele (enlarged vein in the scrotum).