Male Infertility
Overview of Male Infertility
Male infertility is when a couple is unable to conceive after 1 to 2 years of regular unprotected sexual intercourse, every 2 to 3 days due to the male partner. It can be either primary where there is no pregnancy previously or secondary where there was previous pregnancy before.
Signs and Symptoms of Male Infertility
Partner not able to get pregnant, Complain of testicular or sexual problems
Common Causes of Male Infertility
Vas deferens blockage, Ejaculatory dysfunction, Varicocele, Undescended testis, Hypogonadism, Radiation exposure
Risk Factors of Male Infertility
Smoking cigarettes, Alcohol abuse, Overweight or obese, Exposure to toxins and heavy metals, Sexually transmitted infections, Medical condition, Certain medications, Radiation exposure, Traumatic injury to the reproductive organs
Investigation Techniques for Male Infertility
Physical examination, Semen analysis
Treatment and Prevention of Male Infertility
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), In vitro fertilization (IVF), Surgical sperm retrieval, Treating the underlying medical or surgical conditions
Available Male Infertility Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
