Information about Infertility – Male

We Have to Know about the Infertility – Male

• Inability to conceive a child despite sexual intercourse without birth control
• Generally, a period of one year is required before going for a medical examination

Could be dangerous, if the answer is YES for any one of the following questions

Causes of Infertility – Male

• Decreased sperm production or sperm motility
• Conditions like varicocele, undescended testes
• Infections like sexually transmitted diseases
• Emotional stress and erectile dysfunction
• Malnutrition
• Obesity
• Alcohol and tobacco
• Advancing age

Do’s and Don’ts of Infertility – Male

• Do moderate exercise regularly
• Avoid excessive weight or underweight
• Limit medications

Signs & Symptoms of Infertility – Male

• Generally no signs or symptoms

In some cases

• Voice changes
• Enlargement of breasts

Medical advice for Infertility – Male

• Inability to conceive a child after trying regularly for at least one year

Risk factors of Infertility – Male

• Advancing age
• Tobacco
• Alcohol
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Obesity

Treatment for Infertility – Male

Self-care for Infertility – Male

Investigations for Infertility – Male

May require

• Lab tests
• Semen analysis