Infertility Man

Written by Gordon

Infertility is generally regarded as a disease in women. But half the cases that are reported for infertility are due to men. To diagnose a man for being infertile, the first step to be taken is consulting an urologist. The urologist would want to do a semen analysis. It might be an embarrassing situation for some, but it is only done to investigate if the disease lies within a man so that it could be corrected. Usually a couple of semen analysis is done to determine any defects in a man. If both the tests come out to be normal then it could be confirmed that the man is fertile.

Semen analysis checks whether sperms are being produced in the semen. If produced are the number of sperms enough to cause fertilization? The analysis also checks the mobility of sperms that is if the sperms are able to move properly in order to reach the egg. There might also be problems with the structure of the sperms.

The next step is to determine why there is a defect in the sperm. It could be because of retrograde ejaculation i.e. men with this condition cannot effectively ejaculate the sperms out of the penis. The sperms enter the bladder instead. This could be because of diabetes or some surgery performed in the prostate, urethra or bladder.

Sexually transmitted diseases or infections in the reproductive glands could also be a reason for infertility in men. This could be resolved by undergoing proper treatment for the infection.

Some men have blockage in the testicles that hinders the sperms from entering the semen. This problem might be treated by a surgery in the part with block.

Other causes that effectively contribute to infertility in men are genetic defects, premature ejaculation and varicoceles, hormonal imbalance and autoimmune problems.