Male Infertility
Updated on 3 April 2023
Medically Reviewed by
Kusum Sabharwal
Obstetrician & Gynecologist - MBBS| DGO
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Dealing with male infertility can be challenging for couples trying to conceive. Male infertility is a disease of the reproductive system where a man is unable to make his partner pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse for more than 12 months. There can be numerous reasons why a couple is unable to conceive. To find out the main reason behind unsuccessful results of conception, the couple who wishes to embrace parenthood should ideally get themselves tested. Male infertility can be one of the main reasons behind it.
You must consult a doctor if your partner’s age is above 35 and if you have ever undergone scrotum surgery or have a history of sexual, prostate, or testicle problems. A lot of problems can stop the cells from growing into healthy mature sperms.
If the person is under medication to treat infections, depression, arthritis, cancer, high blood pressure, digestive problems, or anxiety issues, then these medications can badly impact the production, functions, and delivery of sperms.
Sperms may not grow fully or do not travel the right way. The person can also suffer from Oligospermia (made in low quantity) or Azoospermia (not made at all). Lifestyle choices like consumption of alcohol or smoking can cause various sperm disorders.
When the veins in the scrotum get swollen, it hampers the quality of the sperm, and a person can experience sharp growing pain in his testicles. If the person is spending too much time standing or doing strenuous physical activity, then pain can vary from sharp to dull. This pain can only be relieved by lying down and taking a rest. If the situation worsens, then the only treatment is surgery.
The tubes through which sperms travel are blocked sometimes, and it can be due to repeated infections, swelling, or vasectomy (surgery). Any kind of blockage will not let the sperms leave the body.
The pituitary glands produce some hormones that trigger the testicles to produce sperm. If there is misbalancing in the hormones, then it hinders the production of the sperm.
This is one of the unusual causes of male infertility. Sometimes a male body makes antibodies that pounce their (own) sperm. Antibodies are made only when a person undergoes surgery, or experiences injury or infection, and it lowers fertility in males. It makes it hard for the sperm to swim and reach the egg through the fallopian tube.
Retrograde ejaculation refers to inappropriate ejaculation of the semen by entering into the bladder instead of releasing it through the penis, which can cause cloudy urine after an orgasm. It occurs due to nerve damage caused by surgery, health problems, or medicines. Medication can help in resolving this problem to some extent.
Non-malignant tumors and cancer can badly impact the male reproductive organs. To treat these tumors, doctors strongly recommend that the patient must undergo chemotherapy, radiation, or even surgery, which badly hinders the quality and quantity of sperm production.
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Slight changes in eating habits, physical activities, and living a healthy lifestyle can help you get rid of male infertility. You can try to avoid male infertility by following these important points:
Also read: Top 4 Kinds of Infertility Treatments to Cure Male Infertility
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Medically Reviewed by
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