According to a report by Mayo Clinic, nearly 1 in out of 7 couples is infertile, which means that they are not able to conceive a child even though they have enough unprotected sexual intercource for at least 6 months or for over a year.
In the same report, they mentioned that in up to half of these couples, male infertility plays a huge role in the woman not getting pregnant, which is why in this blog, we are going to discuss what causes infertility in men and when men should see a doctor.
Symptoms Of Infertility In Men
Here are some of the many symptoms of infertility in men:
- Problems with sexual function
- difficulty with ejaculation
- small volumes of fluid ejaculated
- reduced sexual desire
- difficulty maintaining an erection
- erectile dysfunction
- Pain in testical area
- Swelling in the testicle area
- Lump in the testical area
- Recurrent respiratory infections
- Abnormal breast growth
- Signs of a chromosomal or hormonal abnormality
- A lower than normal sperm count
Please do note that these are just some of the many symptoms of infertility in men.
Some Of The Main Causes Of Infertility In Men
Here are some of the main causes of infertility in men:
- Varicocele
- Infection
- Ejaculation issues
- Antibodies that attack sperm
- Tumors
- Undescended testicles
- Hormone imbalances
- Defects of tubules that transport sperm
- Chromosome defects
- Problems with sexual intercourse
- Celiac disease
- Certain medications
- Prior surgeries
- Exposure to Industrial chemicals
- Heavy metal exposure
- Radiation or X-rays
- Overheating the testicles
- Drug use
- Alcohol use.
- Tobacco smoking
- Weight
Please do note that this is not a complete list of the main reasons on why men are infertile. There might be other reasons too.
When To See A Doctor
In case you have tried getting your wife pregnant through unprotected sex for over 6 months or 1 year, you want to see your doctor, preferably a doctor who specialises in pregnancy so you and your wife can get treated right away.
Please do keep in mind that complications arise if you keep on waiting for a prolonged period of time, which is why if you are over 30 years old and are facing infertility issues, try to meet a doctor right away so you can get treated and so the main cause of your infertility could be found. The faster the treatment will start, the better chances you are going to have to have a baby with your loved one.
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