Infertility in Males

Infertility is not only the problem of women, but also over 40-50% of men are suffering from infertility due to poor cell health and changing lifestyle which includes smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, pelvic injury and many more. A cell analysis is always the first step of investigations before proceeding with the treatment. Problems like not being able to maintain or achieve an erection or premature ejaculation can also be the underlying causes of infertility in male. It is advised to visit a fertility clinic for further investigations.

What is Male Infertility?

Male infertility is defined as the inability to produce healthy sperm that can fertilize with the female eggs. Male infertility contributes to almost 40% of infertility cases in couples who are trying to conceive over a year.

Infertility is a notable health condition that is affecting around 15% of couples. Over the past few years, the declining trend of semen quality has become a major concern. When a couple is diagnosed with infertility, the first thought that runs might be because of females.  Infertility doesn’t affect only females, even males also  experience infertility 

 Symptoms of Male Infertility

Male infertility is as common as female infertility. Ignoring the sign of male infertility can lead to many consequences in the future such as emotional imbalance, lack of confidence and physiological disturbance. 

One of the most common symptoms of male infertility is “ejaculation disorder”. Some men experience either early or rare ejaculation, while some might have a low level of semen during ejaculation. Few symptoms of

Male Infertility are:

• Altered Sexual Desire: A man’s fertility is linked with the health of his hormones. Change in virility is often governed by hormones, indicating issues with male fertility.
• Pain or swelling in the Testicle: Swelling in the testicles needs immediate attention. There are many reasons for this condition such as Twisted testicles, testicle infection. Hernia and Hydrocele
• Issues with Ejaculation: If a man is suffering from ejaculation, then it could indicate an issue that involves sperm production or any other physical dysfunction.
•  Problem maintaining erection: Inability to maintain an erection during intercourse is called erectile dysfunction. It is one of the most and widely known symptoms in male infertility. It could be caused due to either neurological or psychological reasons.
•  Firm, Small Testicles: The first sign in male infertility is small and firm testicles. Small or firm testicle might indicate potential issues and needs medical attention.

Causes of Male Infertility

Producing a mature and healthy sperm that can travel depends on various things. Internal problems can stop the cell from growing into a sperm, reaching the egg and even the temperature of scrotum can affect male fertility. The main causes of male infertility are:

•  Sperm Disorder
•  Varicoceles
•  Hormones
•  Medication
•  Obstruction
•  Immunologic Infertility and
•  Retrograde Ejaculation

Ways to increase Male Fertility Naturally.

• Eating Right: Having plenty of vegetables and fruits that are rich in antioxidants help in improving sperm health.
• Antioxidants to your Diet: Antioxidants not only help in fighting heart diseases, but also helps in increasing male fertility. Men who have foods that are rich in antioxidants have seen a reduction in DNA damaged sperms and should be a part of your diet intake daily.
• Losing those extra pounds: One of the ways to increase male fertility is to make sure that you lose those extra pounds. Make sure you are at a healthy weight for your body.  Research has shown that being under-weight or overweight can upset the balance of hormones and can lead to lower sperm count.
• Quit Smoking: Smoking is injurious to your health. Smoking has an adverse effect on male fertility. Smoking can affect your sperm quality and results in low sperm, decrease in sperm movement and affects sperm quality.  In a recent study, it is stated that the sperm ability to fertilize a woman’s egg also decreases if you smoke.
• Have sex frequently:  You need to have sex around the time of ovulation. Having regular intercourse can eliminate stress and anxiety.
• Reduce intake of Alcohol: Alcohol intake increases male infertility and decreases sperm motility. Alcohol consumptions affect the quality of the sperm and reduces the count. If it is advised to quit drinking if you’re undergoing fertility treatment.
• Avoid Toxic Environment: It is very crucial to avoid toxic environments as it affects on male infertility. Exposure to chemicals, pesticides and other harmful chemicals can lower sperm count.  Avoid hot tub baths, long working hours with the laptop. Wear breathable clothes.  

Doing all you can to increase male fertility, problems could still persist in such cases, visiting a fertility clinic can be a great help.

Shourya Test Tube Baby Center offers Best IVF treatments in Hyderabad along with best fertility treatment. Our team of doctors are highly qualified and our facility is one of the best fertility clinic. We give you all the reasons for happiness to all childless couples with advanced technology.  We have the state of art technologies to treat all the problems related to infertility with specialized doctors in this concerned field. To book an appointment call us now on 9177577234.