Understanding Male Fertility

Infertility is the failure to achieve pregnancy even after unprotected sex for more than a year. Primary infertility is a common problem that affects 15% of the couples trying for their first pregnancy. Male fertility problems affect 40% of the couples who are trying to conceive.

Causes of Male Fertility Problems

Some of the most common causes of fertility problems in men include blockages in sperm-carrying tubes, sperm disorders, genetic disorders, varicocele, hormonal problems, problems with ejaculation or erection, general medical disorders causing infertility and environmental toxins and radiations.

Seeking Help for Male Fertility Problems

There are many things that can be done to preserve and promote male fertility. This includes taking a healthy and well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, no smoking, reducing stress, not taking recreational drugs and keeping the weight in an ideal range. It is also advisable to avoid wearing underwear that is too tight as it can affect the circulation of blood.

Your body cannot function at optimum level is you lack the minerals needed. When a couple wants to increase fertility, attack the problem from all sides; get your body healthy with good food, exercise, relaxation and stress reduction.

If after a few months of unprotected intercourse, a couple is not able to conceive, it is advisable to meet the general practitioner as a couple. General Practitioner would be able to identify the cause of male fertility problem, or would refer you to a fertility specialist usually gynaecologist, urologist or a specialist in reproductive medicine. For men with obstructive problems, vasectomy reversal maybe a good option. In-vitro fertilisation offers good chances of pregnancy, but the success is not guaranteed and the procedure is quite expensive.

The truth is, most of the disorders that affect quality of sperm either cannot be cured or do not respond to the treatment. But, assisted conception techniques (ACPs), including use of donated sperm, have helped many couples to achieve a successful pregnancy despite severe sperm production problems.Further information can be found at this website.