Male Infertility: Causes and Treatment

We may not hear more about on the news so you may be surprised to know that male infertility is as same as female infertility. One out of six couple is affected by infertility. Male infertility affects in approximately 30% of infertility cases, and male in infertility alone accounts for approximately one-fifth of all infertility cases.

 But you don’t have to panic if you are having infertility problem, you can contact male fertility specialist in the male infertility clinic. You can also turn to sperm donor or adopt a kid to build your family. 

What are the reasons for male infertility?

Potential causes of male infertility are:

• The complete absence of sperm (azoospermia)
• Low sperm count (oligospermia)
• Abnormal sperm shape (teratozoospermia)
• Problems with sperm movement (asthenozoospermia)
• Sperm that is completely immobile (necrozoospermia); the sperm may be alive and not moving, or they may be dead
• Problems with sperm delivery, due to sexual dysfunction, an obstruction, previous vasectomy, or retrograde ejaculation
• Problems with erections or other sexual problems

There are a variety of conditions that may lead to male infertility. The most common cause of male infertility is varicoceles. A varicocele is a varicose vein found in the scrotum. The extra heat caused by the vein can lead to low sperm count and impaired sperm movement.

Symptoms

If a couple doesn't get pregnant after a year of unprotected intercourse, both the man and woman should be evaluated. As in female infertility in regular periods hints the problem, male infertility obvious symptoms are not common.

In some cases, hormonal problems may be suspected if a man has abnormal hair growth, low libido, or other indications of sexual dysfunction.

Current or previous infection of an STD, smoking, or excessive drinking are also cause infertility. Some medications may also impair fertility.

Diagnosis

Male infertility usually diagnosed by a male infertility specialist. In male fertility clinic a specialist will examine the medical history regarding potential contributing factors. However, further testing may include:

• A general physical exam by a urologist.
• Specialized semen analysis, including genetic testing of the sperm (looking for the presence of antibodies) and evaluation of immobile sperm (to see if they are dead or alive).
• Blood work to check hormone levels, usually of FSH and testosterone, but sometimes also LH, estradiol, or prolactin.
• Genetic karyotyping, if a recurrent miscarriage is a problem.
• Ultrasound.
• Post-ejaculatory urinalysis (urine testing), to check for retrograde ejaculation.
• Testicular biopsy.
• Vasography.

What Are the Options for Male Infertility Treatment?

Mostly male infertility treatment is treated by conventional methods listed below but those are not proper solution. You have to take medication as your male fertility doctor suggests you.

• Taking medications to help increase sperm product
• Taking hormones to improve hormone imbalance
• ion
• Taking antibiotics to heal an infection
• Avoiding taking long hot showers, using hot tubs or saunas
• Wearing looser underwear such as boxer shorts versus jockey shorts