Male Infertility: Causes, Treatment And Prevention | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital

Male Infertility: Causes, Treatment And Prevention-Dr Rama Sofat Hospital

Infertility affects approximately 1 out of every 6 couples. When the problem lies with the male partner it is referred to as male infertility. Male infertility factors contribute to approximately 30% of all infertility cases, and male infertility alone accounts for approximately one-fifth of all infertility cases as described by Dr Rama Sofat of Dr Rama Sofat Hospital.

What causes male infertility?

There are four main causes of infertility in males:

• A hypothalamic or pituitary disorder (1-2%)
• Gonad disorder (30-40%)
• Sperm transport disorder (10-20%)
• Unknown causes (40-50%)

Much research remains to be performed on the topic of male infertility, as many cases still receive an “unknown cause” diagnosis. Male infertility usually occurs because of sperm that are abnormal, because of inadequate numbers of sperm, or problems with ejaculation.

Sperm can be considered abnormal for two possible reasons: unusually short life span of the sperm and or low mobility.

Sperm abnormalities may be caused by one or more of the following:

• Inflammation of the testicles
• Swollen veins in the scrotum
• Abnormally developed testicles

Reasons for a low sperm count or lack of sperm include one or more of the following:

• A pre-existing genetic condition
• Use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs
• Hernia repairs

How is male infertility diagnosed?

Potential male infertility will be assessed as part of a thorough physical examination. The examination will include a medical history regarding potential contributing factors.

Your healthcare provider may use one or more of the following tests to assess fertility:

• Semen analysis to determine the number and quality of sperm
• Blood test to check for infections or hormone problems. Hormone levels are just as important in male fertility as they are in female fertility
• Making a culture of fluid from the penis to check for infections as described by Dr Rama Sofat

How is male infertility treated?

Male infertility is most often treated by conventional methods that include one or more of the following:

• Taking medications to help increase sperm production
• Taking antibiotics to heal an infection
• Taking hormones to improve hormone imbalance

   Can Male Infertility Be Prevented?

There is usually nothing that can be done to prevent male infertility caused by genetic problems or illness. However, there are actions that men can take to decrease the possibility of infertility.

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