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Infertility can concern both male and female individuals. Specifically, male infertility is a condition that affects men. It interferes with the ability of their reproductive system to impregnate a female.
If you have male infertility, it means you have repeated unprotected sexual intercourse for over a year but your female partner doesn’t get pregnant.
Infertility affects 186 million people worldwide, and the male partner is the cause in about half of the cases. Some studies show that male infertility affects about 10% to 15% of males in the United States who are trying to conceive.
No, it isn’t easy to conceive. The human species is considered a species with low reproductive capacity. A fertile and young couple, for every month of free intercourse, has only a 20-25% chance of conceiving.
Conception is a complicated process that depends on many factors in the male and female reproductive systems, including:
For the pregnancy to continue to full term (39 to 40 weeks and six days), the embryo must be healthy, and the female’s hormonal environment must be adequate enough for the embryo to develop. Infertility can happen if something affects just one of these factors.
The primary symptom of male infertility is being unable to have a biological child. But male infertility can also lead to many psychological and emotional symptoms, including feelings of:
If you or your partner experiences any of these feelings, it’s a good idea to talk to a therapist or psychiatrist.
Sometimes, male infertility can be associated with a low production of testosterone from the testicles. In this case, symptoms such as tiredness, impotence, depression, weight gain and apathy may occur. If you or your partner experiences these symptoms, talking to a urologist who specializes in male infertility or a reproductive endocrinologist can help.
Many biological and environmental factors can cause male infertility. These include:
Semen is the whitish-gray liquid that releases from a penis upon orgasm (ejaculation). Semen contains sperm, as well as fluids that help deposit sperm toward the back of the vagina, and proteins, vitamins and minerals that help nourish the sperm.
Typically, semen is thick and sticky. Runny or watery semen may indicate a low sperm count, which may cause male infertility.
A primary care physician (PCP) can diagnose male infertility. Or they may refer you to a urologist who specializes in male infertility or a reproductive endocrinologist.
A PCP will perform a complete physical examination to help determine your overall health and identify any physical problems that may affect your fertility. They may also ask you and your partner questions about your sexual habits and health history, including:
The provider may order tests if the physical exam and review of your health history don’t indicate any apparent cause for male infertility.
Yes, many different treatment options can reverse male infertility. Depending on the cause, your treatment may include:
You may be able to increase the production of healthy sperm by making certain lifestyle changes, including:
Hormone therapy can regulate hormone levels that are too high or low and affect your sperm quality. You may also need to stop using, or find alternatives to, certain medications, including:
You may want to ask your healthcare provider:
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