In marriages, relationships, not being able to conceive a child can
be very frustrating. Male infertility refers to a male’s inability to
cause pregnancy in a fertile female. In humans it accounts for 40-50% of
infertility. It affects approximately 7% of all men. It is commonly due
to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that
prevent the delivery of sperm. Some other factors that range from health
problems, environment, and lifestyle choices can also cause male
infertility. Some of these include:
1. Problems with s*xual intercourse:
These can include trouble keeping or maintaining an erection sufficient for s*x (erectile dysfunction), premature ejaculation, painful intercourse, anatomical abnormalities such as having a urethral opening beneath the p*nis (hypospadias), or psychological or relationship problems that interfere with s*x.
1. Problems with s*xual intercourse:
These can include trouble keeping or maintaining an erection sufficient for s*x (erectile dysfunction), premature ejaculation, painful intercourse, anatomical abnormalities such as having a urethral opening beneath the p*nis (hypospadias), or psychological or relationship problems that interfere with s*x.
2. Prior surgeries:
Certain surgeries may prevent you from having sperm in your ejaculate, including vasectomy, inguinal hernia repairs, scrotal or testicular surgeries, prostate surgeries, and large abdominal surgeries performed for testicular and rectal cancers, among others. In most cases, surgery can be performed to either reverse these blockage or to retrieve sperm directly from the epididymis and testicles.
Environmental causes
Overexposure to certain environmental elements such as heat, toxins and chemicals can reduce sperm production or sperm function. Specific causes include:
Certain surgeries may prevent you from having sperm in your ejaculate, including vasectomy, inguinal hernia repairs, scrotal or testicular surgeries, prostate surgeries, and large abdominal surgeries performed for testicular and rectal cancers, among others. In most cases, surgery can be performed to either reverse these blockage or to retrieve sperm directly from the epididymis and testicles.
Environmental causes
Overexposure to certain environmental elements such as heat, toxins and chemicals can reduce sperm production or sperm function. Specific causes include:
3. Industrial chemicals: Extended exposure to
benzenes, toluene, xylene, pesticides, herbicides, organic solvents,
painting materials and lead may contribute to low sperm counts.
4. Heavy metal exposure: Exposure to lead or other heavy metals also may cause infertility.
4. Heavy metal exposure: Exposure to lead or other heavy metals also may cause infertility.
5. Radiation or X-rays: Exposure to radiation can reduce sperm
production, though it will often eventually return to normal. With high
doses of radiation, sperm production can be permanently reduced.
6. Overheating the testicles. Elevated temperatures impair sperm production and function. Although studies are limited and are inconclusive, frequent use of saunas or hot tubs may temporarily impair your sperm count.
Sitting for long periods, wearing tight clothing or working on a laptop computer for long stretches of time also may increase the temperature in your scrotum and may slightly reduce sperm production.
6. Overheating the testicles. Elevated temperatures impair sperm production and function. Although studies are limited and are inconclusive, frequent use of saunas or hot tubs may temporarily impair your sperm count.
Sitting for long periods, wearing tight clothing or working on a laptop computer for long stretches of time also may increase the temperature in your scrotum and may slightly reduce sperm production.
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