Infertility in men is a rare case found among 10-15%. It maybe unknown to most people that a successful pregnancy attributes 40% to male and 20% to female. A successful pregnancy depends upon:
- The production of healthy sperms: The healthy production of sperms depends upon the healthy growth of the reproduction organs.
- The carrying of the sperms into the semen: After the production of the sperm it should be mixed with semen and ejaculated out of the penis.
- A low sperm Count: A low sperm count means less sperms in the semen. The fewer the number the lesser the chance of fertilizing the partner’s egg.
- Accurate shape: Sperms fail to penetrate the partner’s egg if the shape or the sperm is not correct.
- Varicocele: The low sperm count is a result of the swelling of the veins in the testicles which prevent the mobility of the sperms.
- Infection: Any kind of infection can impede the growth or the mobility of the sperm.
- Ejaculation Errors: Prior health conditions can lead to retrograde ejaculation.
- Antibodies’ attack: Sperms can be accidently attacked by the immune system assuming it as a foreign invader.
- The Testicle’s development: When one or both of the testicles fail to descend from the abdomen into the sac called scrotum.
- Hormone Imbalance: Abnormality such as hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands can affect the hormonal system.
- Sperm Duct Defects: sperm ducts are the tubes that carry the sperm out of the testicles.
- Chromosome defects: The additional production of the X chromosome, inherited, can cause infertility.
- Problems with sexual intercourse: Insufficient erection, premature ejaculation, painful intercourse or even psychological relationships can affect the fertility.
- Celiac Disease: Allergy to gluten, celiac disease can be a prominent factor.
Environmental causes:
Lets take a look at the generic environmental causes:
- Illegal drugs and Alcohol: The use of drugs and alcohol reduces the production of sperms as well as the testosterone levels. Furthermore indirect damage to the liver and lungs can be root cause for the infertility.
- Occupational: Overexposure to chemicals, computers or any work related stress will lead to the infertility.
- Emotional Stress: Emotional stress will obstruct the production of the sperms.
- Weight: Obesity causes hormonal changes.
- Bicycling: The continuous cycling can cause numbness in the penis erectile dysfunction.
Male infertility is a bigger challenge than female infertility because male ego is harder to overcome. However a careful examination and steady approach to this challenge can lead to 100% success.
