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Male Infertility


“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”

Infertility can feel like a hopeless sentence for people dreaming of having a baby. But the support and camaraderie of people who are going through the same struggle can offer valuable perspective.

WHAT IS INFERTILITY?

Infertility is a problem of the reproductive system. It affects the body's ability to reproduce. It could be caused by a problem with the man’s system, the woman’s system, or both. For a pregnancy, these must happen:

  • The man must make healthy sperm.
  • The woman must make healthy eggs.
  • The fallopian tubes must be open to let the sperm to reach the egg.
  • The sperm must be able to fertilize the egg.
  • The fertilized egg must implant in the uterus.
  • The embryo must be healthy.
Causes of Infertility

When a couple is unable to conceive even after having frequent unprotected vaginal intercourse for 6-12 months, there is a possibility that one or both of the partners have infertility issues. Some of the major causes of infertility in men are as follows
  • Hormonal imbalance (low testosterone levels)
  • Low sperm motility
  • Low sperm count
  • Erectile Dysfunction or Impotence
  • Acute premature ejaculation where the man ejaculates even before penetrating inside the vagina
  • Low quantity of ejaculated semen
  • Varicocele
  • High pus cells indicating infection in semen

Symptoms of Infertility

Infertility is quite evident when a couple is unable to conceive a baby. Sometimes, there may be no other signs or symptoms. Although in few instances, people can notice certain changes. Some infertility symptoms seen in men are

  • Sexual dysfunctions like low sex drive, unable to achieve an erection, early ejaculation, low volume of ejaculated semen.
    Swelling with/without pain in the testicle area.
  • Hormonal imbalance. Gynecomastia.
  • Low testosterone levels.