Male Infertility

Traditionally if a couple is unable to conceive and have a baby the woman is to blame. However, thanks to modern medical technology, it has been discovered that male infertility is just as common as female infertility and is a condition that needs to be taken seriously.  Male infertility is responsible for almost 40% of all infertility problems and is usually the easiest type of infertility to diagnose.  Read on to learn more about the causes of male infertility, the types of male infertility, and the many treatments for male infertility.

Causes of Male Infertility

There are many causes of male infertility and it is important that men get tested for infertility after six months to a year of being unable to get their partner pregnant. Male infertility may be due to something as simple as diet, obesity, exercise, the wrong underwear, cell phone usage, cigarette smoking or using a laptop on the lap, which produces too much heat. The age of a man can also play a factor in fertility rates.  However, there can also be more serious causes such as a blocked sperm duct or low sperm production.  Male infertility testing will involve an analysis of a sperm sample and the sperm quality, quantity, shape, and mobility will be examined.  Often lifestyle factors like those mentioned above are the culprit for poor sperm function and these issues can easily be corrected by changing habits and adding certain vitamins and foods that improve sperm quality.  

Learn more about these many male infertility causes and find out what you can do to improve your fertility. Also get advice on the best treatments for the different causes of infertility.  There are also special male infertilty treatments that can help men get their partners pregnant when changes of lifestyle factors are not enough to improve sperm health.

Male Infertility Emotions

Many men feel less like a man due to infertility. However, this should not be the case. As stated above, male infertility is much more common than people realize and having trouble conceiving does not make you less of a man. Explore our articles on emotions and male infertility and find out more about not only how to improve your reproductive health, but also how to improve your mental health which may be adversely affected by your condition.  Also get tips on how to talk to your partner during this time and about how to deal with the numerous doctors appointments and testing that is sure to be in your future.

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