Male Infertility

What is Male Infertility?

Infertility is the inability to conceive after at least one year of unprotected intercourse. Male infertility is a factor in about half of these cases.

Causes of Male Infertility

A number of conditions and factors can cause problems with sperm that can result in male infertility. Common causes include impaired sperm production, function or delivery, and a deficiency of the male hormone, testosterone. Certain diseases such as cystic fibrosis or cancer and its treatment can result in infertility. Also, health and lifestyle play a role in which obesity, drugs, alcohol and stress all can be culprits.

Who is prone to male infertility? What risk factors are associated with male infertility?

Common risk factors linked to male infertility can include the following:

• Age
• Drug use, smoking or heavy alcohol consumption
• Obesity
• Infections such as prostate infections
• Diseases such as celiac disease
• Environmental factors and toxins

Treatments for Male Infertility

Treatment varies based on a number of factors and commonly includes any of the following: surgery, hormones, medication and/or counseling, or assisted reproduction, such as in vitro fertilization.

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