Many types of male infertility are not preventable. However, you can avoid some of the known causes of male infertility:
No smoking.
Avoid excessive drinking.
Steer clear of illegal drugs.
Maintain weight.
Do vasectomies.
Avoid heat.
Reduce stress.
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Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Coping And Support Of Male infertility
Treating infertility can be difficult. It is a known problem - can not predict how long it takes or what the outcome will be. Infertility is not necessarily solved with hard work. The emotional charge of a couple is considerable, and plans to deal with can help.
Planning emotional
Set limits. Decide in advance how many and what procedures are emotionally and financially acceptable for you and your partner and determine the final frontier. Fertility treatment can be expensive and often not covered by insurance. A successful pregnancy often depends on repeated attempts. Some couples become so focused on the treatment that they continue with fertility procedures until they are emotionally and financially drained.
To consider other options. Determine alternatives - adoption, donor sperm or egg, or even have children - as early as possible in the process of fertility. This can reduce anxiety during treatments and feelings of hopelessness if conception does not occur.
Talk about your feelings. Find support groups or counseling to help before and after treatment to help support the process and facilitate the treatment of pain should fail.
Managing emotional stress during treatment
Practice stress reduction techniques. Examples include yoga, meditation and massage therapy.
Consider the idea of counseling. Councils, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, which uses methods that include relaxation training and stress management, has been associated with higher pregnancy rates.
Expression. Reaching out to others instead of holding feelings such as guilt or anger.
Stay in touch with loved ones. Talk with your partner, your family and friends can be very beneficial. The best support often comes from relatives and loved ones.
Planning emotional
Set limits. Decide in advance how many and what procedures are emotionally and financially acceptable for you and your partner and determine the final frontier. Fertility treatment can be expensive and often not covered by insurance. A successful pregnancy often depends on repeated attempts. Some couples become so focused on the treatment that they continue with fertility procedures until they are emotionally and financially drained.
To consider other options. Determine alternatives - adoption, donor sperm or egg, or even have children - as early as possible in the process of fertility. This can reduce anxiety during treatments and feelings of hopelessness if conception does not occur.
Talk about your feelings. Find support groups or counseling to help before and after treatment to help support the process and facilitate the treatment of pain should fail.
Managing emotional stress during treatment
Practice stress reduction techniques. Examples include yoga, meditation and massage therapy.
Consider the idea of counseling. Councils, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, which uses methods that include relaxation training and stress management, has been associated with higher pregnancy rates.
Expression. Reaching out to others instead of holding feelings such as guilt or anger.
Stay in touch with loved ones. Talk with your partner, your family and friends can be very beneficial. The best support often comes from relatives and loved ones.
Medicine Of Male infertility
Is still limited evidence on whether - and how - herbs or supplements may help increase male fertility. Some, such as zinc, can help if you have a disability.
Supplements that shows some promise for improving the quality of sperm or semen quality include:
Vitamin C
Zinc
Selenium
Vitamin E
Vitamin B-12
Asian ginseng
Other supplements - including the L-arginine and L-Carnitine - may help improve sperm quality, but more research is needed.
Talk to your doctor before taking any herbal remedies or supplements, as some can cause damage when large doses (megadoses), and some can cause problems when taking certain medications.
Supplements that shows some promise for improving the quality of sperm or semen quality include:
Vitamin C
Zinc
Selenium
Vitamin E
Vitamin B-12
Asian ginseng
Other supplements - including the L-arginine and L-Carnitine - may help improve sperm quality, but more research is needed.
Talk to your doctor before taking any herbal remedies or supplements, as some can cause damage when large doses (megadoses), and some can cause problems when taking certain medications.
Lifestyle In Male infertility
Here are some steps you can take at home to increase your chances of getting pregnant:
Increase the frequency of sex. Having sex every day can increase your chances of getting your partner pregnant. However, ejaculation more frequently than every 48 hours can reduce sperm count.
Sex, when fertilization is possible. A woman may get pregnant during ovulation - which occurs in half of the menstrual cycle, between periods. Experts usually recommend having intercourse every other day near the time of ovulation. This ensures that the sperm can live for several days, is present when the planning is possible.
Avoid the use of lubricants. Some products such as KY Jelly or Astroglide, lotions, and saliva has been shown to reduce the movement of sperm. Ask your doctor about sperm safe lubricant.
Increase the frequency of sex. Having sex every day can increase your chances of getting your partner pregnant. However, ejaculation more frequently than every 48 hours can reduce sperm count.
Sex, when fertilization is possible. A woman may get pregnant during ovulation - which occurs in half of the menstrual cycle, between periods. Experts usually recommend having intercourse every other day near the time of ovulation. This ensures that the sperm can live for several days, is present when the planning is possible.
Avoid the use of lubricants. Some products such as KY Jelly or Astroglide, lotions, and saliva has been shown to reduce the movement of sperm. Ask your doctor about sperm safe lubricant.
Treatment Of Male infertility
Treatment of male infertility depends on the cause, how long you have been infertile, your age and your personal preferences. In all cases of infertility, also the female partner should be checked and may require treatment. In some cases, the treatment of female partner to compensate for the problems of male fertility. Your doctor may try to improve your fertility either by correcting an underlying problem (if any) or try treatments that seem like they may be useful. Often the exact cause of infertility can not be identified. Although the exact cause is unclear, your doctor may be able to recommend treatments that work.
Treatments for male infertility are:
Surgery. For example, a varicocele can be corrected surgically or obstruction of the vas deferens can be repaired.
Infections. If the blood test shows a large number of white blood cells, you can have inflammation of the reproductive tract. Antibiotic treatment can improve the infection, but not always restore fertility.
Treatments for sexual problems. Treatment of conditions such as erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation can improve fertility. Approaches may include medicines or counseling.
Hormonal treatments and medications. In cases where infertility is caused by high or low levels of certain hormones or problems with the way the body uses hormones, your doctor may recommend hormone therapy or medications that alter hormone levels.
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The blocking of the vas deferens, retrograde ejaculation or other problems with the delivery of sperm can take sperm from the testicle or recovered from the bladder and injected into an egg. The art is most common in vitro fertilization (IVF). This procedure involves surgically removing an egg from the ovary of a woman, by combining it with sperm in a laboratory, then placing the fertilized egg in the uterus.
When treatment does not work
Sometimes a man's fertility problems can not be treated, and it is impossible for man to father. If this happens, your doctor may suggest that you and your partner is to consider using donor sperm or adopt a child.
Treatments for male infertility are:
Surgery. For example, a varicocele can be corrected surgically or obstruction of the vas deferens can be repaired.
Infections. If the blood test shows a large number of white blood cells, you can have inflammation of the reproductive tract. Antibiotic treatment can improve the infection, but not always restore fertility.
Treatments for sexual problems. Treatment of conditions such as erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation can improve fertility. Approaches may include medicines or counseling.
Hormonal treatments and medications. In cases where infertility is caused by high or low levels of certain hormones or problems with the way the body uses hormones, your doctor may recommend hormone therapy or medications that alter hormone levels.
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The blocking of the vas deferens, retrograde ejaculation or other problems with the delivery of sperm can take sperm from the testicle or recovered from the bladder and injected into an egg. The art is most common in vitro fertilization (IVF). This procedure involves surgically removing an egg from the ovary of a woman, by combining it with sperm in a laboratory, then placing the fertilized egg in the uterus.
When treatment does not work
Sometimes a man's fertility problems can not be treated, and it is impossible for man to father. If this happens, your doctor may suggest that you and your partner is to consider using donor sperm or adopt a child.
Tests and diagnosis Of Male infertility
Many infertile couples have more than one cause of infertility, it is likely that both need to consult a doctor. You can take a series of tests to determine the cause of infertility. In some cases, the cause is never identified. Tests can be costly and may not be covered by insurance - know your health plan covers advance.
The diagnosis of male infertility usually involves:
General medical examination and medical history. This includes the examination of the genitals and questions about the treatment of hereditary diseases, chronic health problems, diseases, injuries or cuts that may affect fertility. The doctor may also ask questions about sexual habits and sexual development in adolescence.
The semen analysis. The semen is usually obtained through masturbation and ejaculation into a special container for the doctor's office. Your sperm is sent to a lab to measure the number of sperm present and detect abnormalities in the shape (morphology) and movement (motility) of sperm. The lab will also check his sperm for signs of problems such as infections. Sperm often fluctuate from one sample to another. In most cases, several tests are performed a semen analysis over a period of time to ensure accurate results. If your semen analysis is normal, your doctor will probably recommend thoroughly testing his female partner before the proof of male infertility.
Preliminary results, your doctor may recommend other more specialized tests that can help identify the cause of your infertility. These may include:
Scrotal ultrasound. This test uses high frequency waves of sound to produce images inside of your body. Scrotal ultrasound can help your doctor to look for evidence of varicocele or obstruction of the testicle that contains sperm (epididymis). A small wand is moved toward the surface of your scrotum produces images with a video screen.
Transrectal ultrasonography. This test is similar to that ultrasound examination the scrotum. You can do this type of ultrasound, a small, greased pole is inserted into the rectum. It allows the doctor to check your prostate, and verify the presence of blocks in tubes that carry sperm (ejaculatory ducts and seminal vesicles).
Hormone tests. A hormone produced in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland and testes have a key role in sexual development and sperm production. Your doctor may recommend a blood test to measure testosterone and other male hormones that can affect the sperm count.
Post-ejaculatory urine. This test involves collecting a urine sample after orgasm. The urine is checked for the presence of semen. Sperm in the urine may indicate that your sperm travels backwards into the bladder rather than out of your penis during ejaculation (retrograde ejaculation).
Genetic testing. These tests are used if the doctor suspects that your sperm count and reduced fertility of the other problems can be caused by an abnormality of the sex chromosomes inherited. When sperm concentration is very low, the genetic causes could be involved. A blood test can reveal whether there are subtle changes on the Y chromosome - evidence of a genetic abnormality. Genetic testing can also be ordered to diagnose Klinefelter syndrome or cystic fibrosis.
Testicular biopsy. This test involves removing samples of the testicle with a needle. It can be used if the semen analysis shows no sperm at all. Testicular biopsy results will tell whether sperm production is normal. If it is, the problem is probably caused by a blockage or other problem with the transport of sperm.
Evidence of anti-sperm antibodies. These tests are used to test immune cells (antibodies) that attack sperm. That are particularly likely to have antibodies to sperm if you have had a vasectomy reversal.
Vasography. In some cases, the dye is injected into each of the tubes that carry sperm (vas deferens) to check the block.
Specialized tests of sperm function. A variety of tests can be used to check how your sperm survive after ejaculation, how they can penetrate an egg, and if there are problems with the egg. If you have a low sperm count can have healthy sperm to be an important factor in male fertility.
The diagnosis of male infertility usually involves:
General medical examination and medical history. This includes the examination of the genitals and questions about the treatment of hereditary diseases, chronic health problems, diseases, injuries or cuts that may affect fertility. The doctor may also ask questions about sexual habits and sexual development in adolescence.
The semen analysis. The semen is usually obtained through masturbation and ejaculation into a special container for the doctor's office. Your sperm is sent to a lab to measure the number of sperm present and detect abnormalities in the shape (morphology) and movement (motility) of sperm. The lab will also check his sperm for signs of problems such as infections. Sperm often fluctuate from one sample to another. In most cases, several tests are performed a semen analysis over a period of time to ensure accurate results. If your semen analysis is normal, your doctor will probably recommend thoroughly testing his female partner before the proof of male infertility.
Preliminary results, your doctor may recommend other more specialized tests that can help identify the cause of your infertility. These may include:
Scrotal ultrasound. This test uses high frequency waves of sound to produce images inside of your body. Scrotal ultrasound can help your doctor to look for evidence of varicocele or obstruction of the testicle that contains sperm (epididymis). A small wand is moved toward the surface of your scrotum produces images with a video screen.
Transrectal ultrasonography. This test is similar to that ultrasound examination the scrotum. You can do this type of ultrasound, a small, greased pole is inserted into the rectum. It allows the doctor to check your prostate, and verify the presence of blocks in tubes that carry sperm (ejaculatory ducts and seminal vesicles).
Hormone tests. A hormone produced in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland and testes have a key role in sexual development and sperm production. Your doctor may recommend a blood test to measure testosterone and other male hormones that can affect the sperm count.
Post-ejaculatory urine. This test involves collecting a urine sample after orgasm. The urine is checked for the presence of semen. Sperm in the urine may indicate that your sperm travels backwards into the bladder rather than out of your penis during ejaculation (retrograde ejaculation).
Genetic testing. These tests are used if the doctor suspects that your sperm count and reduced fertility of the other problems can be caused by an abnormality of the sex chromosomes inherited. When sperm concentration is very low, the genetic causes could be involved. A blood test can reveal whether there are subtle changes on the Y chromosome - evidence of a genetic abnormality. Genetic testing can also be ordered to diagnose Klinefelter syndrome or cystic fibrosis.
Testicular biopsy. This test involves removing samples of the testicle with a needle. It can be used if the semen analysis shows no sperm at all. Testicular biopsy results will tell whether sperm production is normal. If it is, the problem is probably caused by a blockage or other problem with the transport of sperm.
Evidence of anti-sperm antibodies. These tests are used to test immune cells (antibodies) that attack sperm. That are particularly likely to have antibodies to sperm if you have had a vasectomy reversal.
Vasography. In some cases, the dye is injected into each of the tubes that carry sperm (vas deferens) to check the block.
Specialized tests of sperm function. A variety of tests can be used to check how your sperm survive after ejaculation, how they can penetrate an egg, and if there are problems with the egg. If you have a low sperm count can have healthy sperm to be an important factor in male fertility.
Complications In Male Infertility
Infertility can be stressful for you and your partner. Complications may include:
Surgery or other treatments for an underlying cause of low sperm count or other reproductive
Expensive and techniques involved in reproduction as in vitro fertilization
Stress related to the inability to have children
Surgery or other treatments for an underlying cause of low sperm count or other reproductive
Expensive and techniques involved in reproduction as in vitro fertilization
Stress related to the inability to have children
Risk Factors In Male infertility
A number of risk factors associated with male infertility. They include:
Of 35 years or more
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Alcohol abuse
Using certain drugs
Excess weight
Underweight
Have a past or present infection
Exposure to toxins
Overheating of the testicles
Having a previous vasectomy or reverse vasectomies
Being born with a disorder of fertility or have a blood relative with a disorder of fertility
Having certain medical conditions, including tumors and chronic diseases
Undergoing medical treatments such as medications, surgery or radiation for cancer
Motorcycles for long periods, especially in hard seat bicycle or poorly regulated
Of 35 years or more
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Alcohol abuse
Using certain drugs
Excess weight
Underweight
Have a past or present infection
Exposure to toxins
Overheating of the testicles
Having a previous vasectomy or reverse vasectomies
Being born with a disorder of fertility or have a blood relative with a disorder of fertility
Having certain medical conditions, including tumors and chronic diseases
Undergoing medical treatments such as medications, surgery or radiation for cancer
Motorcycles for long periods, especially in hard seat bicycle or poorly regulated
Causes Of Male infertility
Male fertility is a complex process. Partners to get pregnant, you should be able to produce healthy sperm can not reach, penetrate and fertilize the egg partners. For this to happen:
It must produce healthy sperm. Initially, this involves the growth and formation of the male reproductive organs during puberty. At least one of his testicles to function properly and that your body needs to produce testosterone and other hormones to initiate and sustain sperm production.
The semen must be carried in semen. When sperm are produced in the testes, tubes to transport delicate until they are mixed with sperm and broke out of the penis.
There must be enough sperm in the semen. If the number of sperm in your semen (sperm) is low, it decreases the chances that one of your sperm fertilize the egg of your partner. A low sperm count below 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen.
Sperm must be properly trained and able to move. If the movement (motility) or shape (morphology) of sperm are not normal, the sperm can not reach or penetrate the egg with her partner.
Medical causes
Problems with male fertility may be caused by a number of health problems and treatment. Some of these include:
Varicocele. A varicocele is an inflammation of the veins that drain the testicle. This may prevent normal cooling of the testicle, which reduces the sperm count and fewer motile sperm.
Infection. Some infections can interfere with sperm production or sperm health, and can cause scarring that blocks the passage of sperm. These include certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including chlamydia and gonorrhea, prostate inflammation (prostatitis), swollen testicles due to mumps (mumps orchitis), tract and other infections of the urinary and reproductive organs.
Retrograde ejaculation. This occurs when semen enters the bladder during orgasm instead of out the penis. Several health problems can cause retrograde ejaculation including diabetes, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and surgery of the bladder, prostate or urethra. Retrograde ejaculation can be caused by certain medications - particularly medicines for the prostate, such as terazosin (Hytrin), tamsulosin (Flomax) and olealfuzosin (Uroxatral).
The lack of ejaculation. Some men with spinal cord injuries or diseases that can not ejaculate sperm, although they continue to produce sperm.
Antibodies that attack sperm. The anti-sperm immune system cells that are mistakenly identified in sperm as harmful invaders and tries to remove them. This is particularly common among men who have had vasectomies.
Tumors. Cancers and malignant tumors can affect the genitals of man directly, or may have glands that release hormones associated with reproduction (such as the pituitary gland). In some cases, surgical treatment of tumors can affect male fertility.
Undescended testes. In some men during fetal development of one or both testicles do not descend from the abdomen into the sac that usually contains the testicles (scrotum).
Hormonal imbalances. Infertility can be caused by disorders of the testicles themselves, or abnormalities of the brain affects the glands that produce testosterone and other hormones that control the testicles (the hypothalamus or pituitary gland). Low testosterone (male hypogonadism), and other hormonal problems are several possible reasons for this.
Defects in sperm duct. Tubes that carry sperm (sperm ducts) can cause damage to the illness or injury. Some men are born in the jam of the testicle that contains sperm (epididymis), or blockage of one or both tubes that carry sperm from the testicle. Men who have cystic fibrosis and other inherited diseases can occur without a sperm ducts completely.
Chromosome abnormalities. The inherited disorders such as Klinefelter's syndrome - in which a man born with two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome instead of one X chromosome and one Y - cause abnormal development of male reproductive organs.
Problems with sex. It can be difficult to maintain or sustain an erection sufficient for sex (erectile dysfunction), premature ejaculation, painful intercourse, or psychological or relationship that interfere with sex.
Celiac disease. A digestive disorder caused by gluten sensitivity, celiac disease can cause male infertility. May improve fertility after adopting a gluten-free diet.
Certain medications. Replacement therapy testosterone, long-term use of anabolic steroids, cancer drugs (chemotherapy), certain antibiotics, certain drugs for ulcers and certain other drugs interfere with sperm production and reduced male fertility.
Environmental causes
Excessive to specific environmental aspects, such as heat, toxins and chemicals can reduce sperm production or sperm function. Specific causes include:
Pesticides. Some men are exposed to pesticides such as ethylene dibromide and organophosphates have lowered sperm. Pesticide exposure has also been associated with testicular cancer. Most studies are performed on men who work in agriculture or live in rural areas.
Heavy metal exposure. Exposure to lead or other heavy metals can also cause infertility.
Exposure to radiation or X-rays. The radiation exposure can reduce sperm production. It may take several years for the production of sperm to return to normal. With high doses of radiation can be sperm production will be reduced permanently.
Overheating of the testicles. Frequent use of saunas and hot baths may temporarily reduce your sperm count. Sitting for long periods or wearing tight clothing can also increase the temperature in your portfolio and reduce sperm production.
In the long term cycling. In the long term cycling is another possible cause of reduced fertility in overheating of the testicles. In some cases, the pressure on the rear seat of the testicles (perineum) can cause penile numbness and erectile dysfunction.
Reasons of health, lifestyle and other
Some other causes of male infertility are:
Use of illicit drugs. Anabolic steroids taken to promote the growth and muscle strength can cause the testicles to shrink and decrease sperm production. Cocaine or marijuana may temporarily reduce the number and quality of sperm as well.
Alcohol abuse. Heavy drinking can lower testosterone levels that cause erectile dysfunction and reduced sperm production. Liver disease caused by excessive consumption can also cause fertility problems.
Smoke. Men who smoke may have a lower sperm count than children who do not smoke. Cigarette smoking can also affect male fertility.
Emotional stress. Stress can interfere with certain hormones necessary for sperm production. Your sperm count may be affected if you experience severe or prolonged emotional stress. A problem with fertility itself can sometimes be long term and discouraging, producing stress.
Deficiency of vitamin A. Deficiencies of nutrients such as vitamin C, selenium, zinc and folic acid may help male infertility.
Weight. Obesity can cause hormonal changes that reduce male fertility. Men who are underweight may have reduced fertility.
Age. Men aged over 35 is starting to have a gradual decline in fertility.
It must produce healthy sperm. Initially, this involves the growth and formation of the male reproductive organs during puberty. At least one of his testicles to function properly and that your body needs to produce testosterone and other hormones to initiate and sustain sperm production.
The semen must be carried in semen. When sperm are produced in the testes, tubes to transport delicate until they are mixed with sperm and broke out of the penis.
There must be enough sperm in the semen. If the number of sperm in your semen (sperm) is low, it decreases the chances that one of your sperm fertilize the egg of your partner. A low sperm count below 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen.
Sperm must be properly trained and able to move. If the movement (motility) or shape (morphology) of sperm are not normal, the sperm can not reach or penetrate the egg with her partner.
Medical causes
Problems with male fertility may be caused by a number of health problems and treatment. Some of these include:
Varicocele. A varicocele is an inflammation of the veins that drain the testicle. This may prevent normal cooling of the testicle, which reduces the sperm count and fewer motile sperm.
Infection. Some infections can interfere with sperm production or sperm health, and can cause scarring that blocks the passage of sperm. These include certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including chlamydia and gonorrhea, prostate inflammation (prostatitis), swollen testicles due to mumps (mumps orchitis), tract and other infections of the urinary and reproductive organs.
Retrograde ejaculation. This occurs when semen enters the bladder during orgasm instead of out the penis. Several health problems can cause retrograde ejaculation including diabetes, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and surgery of the bladder, prostate or urethra. Retrograde ejaculation can be caused by certain medications - particularly medicines for the prostate, such as terazosin (Hytrin), tamsulosin (Flomax) and olealfuzosin (Uroxatral).
The lack of ejaculation. Some men with spinal cord injuries or diseases that can not ejaculate sperm, although they continue to produce sperm.
Antibodies that attack sperm. The anti-sperm immune system cells that are mistakenly identified in sperm as harmful invaders and tries to remove them. This is particularly common among men who have had vasectomies.
Tumors. Cancers and malignant tumors can affect the genitals of man directly, or may have glands that release hormones associated with reproduction (such as the pituitary gland). In some cases, surgical treatment of tumors can affect male fertility.
Undescended testes. In some men during fetal development of one or both testicles do not descend from the abdomen into the sac that usually contains the testicles (scrotum).
Hormonal imbalances. Infertility can be caused by disorders of the testicles themselves, or abnormalities of the brain affects the glands that produce testosterone and other hormones that control the testicles (the hypothalamus or pituitary gland). Low testosterone (male hypogonadism), and other hormonal problems are several possible reasons for this.
Defects in sperm duct. Tubes that carry sperm (sperm ducts) can cause damage to the illness or injury. Some men are born in the jam of the testicle that contains sperm (epididymis), or blockage of one or both tubes that carry sperm from the testicle. Men who have cystic fibrosis and other inherited diseases can occur without a sperm ducts completely.
Chromosome abnormalities. The inherited disorders such as Klinefelter's syndrome - in which a man born with two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome instead of one X chromosome and one Y - cause abnormal development of male reproductive organs.
Problems with sex. It can be difficult to maintain or sustain an erection sufficient for sex (erectile dysfunction), premature ejaculation, painful intercourse, or psychological or relationship that interfere with sex.
Celiac disease. A digestive disorder caused by gluten sensitivity, celiac disease can cause male infertility. May improve fertility after adopting a gluten-free diet.
Certain medications. Replacement therapy testosterone, long-term use of anabolic steroids, cancer drugs (chemotherapy), certain antibiotics, certain drugs for ulcers and certain other drugs interfere with sperm production and reduced male fertility.
Environmental causes
Excessive to specific environmental aspects, such as heat, toxins and chemicals can reduce sperm production or sperm function. Specific causes include:
Pesticides. Some men are exposed to pesticides such as ethylene dibromide and organophosphates have lowered sperm. Pesticide exposure has also been associated with testicular cancer. Most studies are performed on men who work in agriculture or live in rural areas.
Heavy metal exposure. Exposure to lead or other heavy metals can also cause infertility.
Exposure to radiation or X-rays. The radiation exposure can reduce sperm production. It may take several years for the production of sperm to return to normal. With high doses of radiation can be sperm production will be reduced permanently.
Overheating of the testicles. Frequent use of saunas and hot baths may temporarily reduce your sperm count. Sitting for long periods or wearing tight clothing can also increase the temperature in your portfolio and reduce sperm production.
In the long term cycling. In the long term cycling is another possible cause of reduced fertility in overheating of the testicles. In some cases, the pressure on the rear seat of the testicles (perineum) can cause penile numbness and erectile dysfunction.
Reasons of health, lifestyle and other
Some other causes of male infertility are:
Use of illicit drugs. Anabolic steroids taken to promote the growth and muscle strength can cause the testicles to shrink and decrease sperm production. Cocaine or marijuana may temporarily reduce the number and quality of sperm as well.
Alcohol abuse. Heavy drinking can lower testosterone levels that cause erectile dysfunction and reduced sperm production. Liver disease caused by excessive consumption can also cause fertility problems.
Smoke. Men who smoke may have a lower sperm count than children who do not smoke. Cigarette smoking can also affect male fertility.
Emotional stress. Stress can interfere with certain hormones necessary for sperm production. Your sperm count may be affected if you experience severe or prolonged emotional stress. A problem with fertility itself can sometimes be long term and discouraging, producing stress.
Deficiency of vitamin A. Deficiencies of nutrients such as vitamin C, selenium, zinc and folic acid may help male infertility.
Weight. Obesity can cause hormonal changes that reduce male fertility. Men who are underweight may have reduced fertility.
Age. Men aged over 35 is starting to have a gradual decline in fertility.
Symptoms Of Male infertility
The most important sign of male infertility is the inability to think of the child. Often, there are no other obvious symptoms. In some cases, however, the underlying problem, such as hormonal imbalance or hereditary condition that prevents the passage of sperm can cause symptoms. Male Infertility Symptoms may include:
The inability to think of a child
Problems with sexual function - for example, difficult to reach orgasm (ejaculation delay), or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)
Pain, swelling or lump in the testicles.
Impaired facial hair or body, or other signs of abnormal hormonal or chromosomal
When to seek medical advice
See a doctor if you:
They are unable to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse
This erection or ejaculation, low sexual desire, sexual activity or other problems
Are pain, discomfort or swelling of the testis area fixed.
Have a lower than normal sperm count (less than 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen)
Had problems a testicle, prostate or sexual
A surgery in the groin, testicles, penis or scrotum
The inability to think of a child
Problems with sexual function - for example, difficult to reach orgasm (ejaculation delay), or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)
Pain, swelling or lump in the testicles.
Impaired facial hair or body, or other signs of abnormal hormonal or chromosomal
When to seek medical advice
See a doctor if you:
They are unable to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse
This erection or ejaculation, low sexual desire, sexual activity or other problems
Are pain, discomfort or swelling of the testis area fixed.
Have a lower than normal sperm count (less than 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen)
Had problems a testicle, prostate or sexual
A surgery in the groin, testicles, penis or scrotum
Male infertility Overview
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| Male infertility |
Male infertility due to low sperm production, sperm are deformed or property, or blocks that prevent the delivery of sperm. Diseases, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices and other factors may play a role in causing male infertility.
Not being able to conceive can be stressful and frustrating, but a series of treatments for male infertility are available. Approaches may include treating the male partner, the female partner, or both.
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