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Male infertility

Male infertility is a very common problem.  For one in every five infertile couple the problem lies in the male partner.

Signs and symptoms

There are no signs and symptom of male infertility.

Ejaculation, erection and intercourse happen without difficulty. The quantity and appearance of the ejaculated semen generally appears normal to the naked eye.

Known causes of maleinfertility can be due to

Sperm production problem
Blockage of sperm transport
Sperm antibodies
Sexual problems
Hormonal problems

Sperm production problems	• Chromosomal or genetic causes • Undescended testes (failure of   the testes to descend at birth) • Infections • Torsion (twisting of the testis in scrotum) • Heat • Varicocele (varicose veins of the testes)  • Medicines and chemicals • Radiation damage • Unknown cause
Blockage of sperm transport	• Infections • Prostate related problems • Absence of vas deferens • Vasectomy
Sperm antibodies	• Vasectomy • Injury or infection in the epididymis • Unknown cause
Sexual problems (erection and ejaculation problems)	• Retrograde and premature ejaculation • Failure of ejaculation • Infrequent intercourse • Spinal cord injury • Prostate surgery • Damage to nerves • Some medicines
Hormonal problems	• Pituitary tumours • Congenital lack of LH/FSH (pituitary problem from birth) • Anabolic (androgenic) steroid abuse

Lifestyle changes to improve your fertility

Fertility reflects a man’s “overall” health. 

Men who live a healthy lifestyle are more likely to produce healthy sperm.The following are a few lifestyle choices that negatively impact male fertility

Smoking--significantly decreases both sperm count and sperm cell motility. 

Prolonged use of marijuana and other recreational drugs. 

Chronic alcohol abuse. 
 Anabolic steroid use--causes testicular shrinkage and infertility. 
Overly intense exercise--produces high levels of adrenal steroid hormones which cause a testosterone deficiency resulting in infertility. 
Inadequate vitamin C and Zinc in the diet. 
Tight underwear--increases scrotal temperature which results in decreased sperm production. 
Exposure to environmental hazards and toxins such as pesticides, lead, paint, radiation, radioactive substances, mercury,  benzene, boron, and heavy metals 
Malnutrition and anemia. 
Excessive stress! 

Modifying these behaviors can improve a man’s fertility and should be considered when a couple is trying to achieve pregnancy.

A small percentage of male infertility is caused by hormonalproblems.

Hyperprolactinemia: 
Elevated prolactin--a hormone associated with nursing mothers, is found in 10 to 40 percent of infertile males.  Mild elevation of prolactin levels produces no symptoms, but greater elevations of the hormone reduces sperm production, reduces libido and may cause impotence. 
Hypothyroidism:
Low thyroid hormone levels--can cause poor semen quality, poor testicular function and may disturb libido.  May be caused by a diet high in iodine.  Reducing iodine intake or beginning thyroid hormone replacement therapy can elevate sperm count. 
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: 
Occurs when the pituitary is suppressed by increased levels of adrenal androgens.  Symptoms include low sperm count, an increased number of immature sperm cells, and low sperm cell motility. 
Hypogonadotropic Hypopituitarism: 
This condition arrests sperm development and causes the progressive loss of germ cells from the testes .  However, if all germ cells are destroyed before treatment commences, the male may be permanently infertile.
Panhypopituitafism: 
Complete pituitary gland failure.  Symptoms include:  lethargy, impotence, decreased libido, loss of secondary sex characteristics, and normal or undersized testicles.


FOR MORE INFORMATION
CALL  AT Dr ( Brig )R K Sharma Director Institute of Reproductive sciences and IVF Center 
 Primus Hospital Super Speciality Hospital
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