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Male Sexual Dysfunction

Male Infertility

Male infertility refers to a man's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female partner. It can result from problems with sperm production, function, or delivery.

65%
Success Rate
3-6 months for lifestyle changes; variable for other treatments
Duration
Multiple
Treatment Options
3+ Groups
May Affect

What is Male Infertility?

Male infertility refers to a man's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female partner. It can result from problems with sperm production, function, or delivery.

Prevalence: Affects 7-12% of reproductive-age couples; male factor in 30-40% of infertility cases

Symptoms and Signs

  • Inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse
  • Low sperm count (oligospermia)
  • Poor sperm motility (asthenospermia)
  • Abnormal sperm morphology (teratospermia)
  • No sperm production (azoospermia)

Causes and Risk Factors

Common Causes

  • Low sperm production
  • Undescended testicles
  • Varicocele (enlarged veins in testicles)
  • Ejaculation problems
  • Genetic factors
  • Hormonal imbalances
  • Prostate infection
  • Lifestyle factors (smoking, excessive alcohol)

Risk Factors

  • ⚠️Age
  • ⚠️Smoking
  • ⚠️Alcohol use
  • ⚠️Obesity
  • ⚠️Heat exposure
  • ⚠️Certain medications

Treatment Options

Expected Outcomes: Success rates 50-70% depending on cause; highly effective with ART

Available Treatments:

  • Hormone therapy
  • Antibiotics (if infection present)
  • Surgical repair (varicocele, ejaculation problems)
  • Assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
  • Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
  • In vitro fertilization (IVF)
  • Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
  • Lifestyle modifications

Prevention Tips

  • Maintain healthy weight
  • Quit smoking
  • Limit alcohol
  • Avoid heat exposure
  • Manage stress

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