Causes of infertility: testicular disorders

Infertility affects many couples, but that does not mean it cannot be treated. A diagnosis of infertility is given to a couple who failed to conceive a child during one year of testing. In some situations, the male partner is the one who has problems with the reproductive system.

 

In men, infertility can have multiple causes, and one of them refers to the functioning of the testicles. So today we are trying to find out more about testicular disorders and how they can affect the fertility of the man who wants to have a child.

 

The testicles are the organs that produce and where the sperm are stored. If they are damaged or damaged, they can severely affect the quality of the semen. This can happen as a result of:

 

  • An infection in the patient’s testicles
  • Testicular cancer
  • A surgery on the testicles
  • A congenital malformation
  • If one of the testicles (or both) did not descend into the scrotum, that “bag” of skin that normally contains these organs.
  • A trauma or a testicular injury.

 

Statistics show that about one-third of infertility cases can be attributed to factors related to the male partner.

 

The most common cause of infertility

Experts say that the most common factors of infertility in men include azoospermia (when the body does not produce sperm) and oligospermia (when the body produces too few sperm).

 

Of course, in rare cases, infertility in men can be caused by a genetic disorder, such as cystic fibrosis or a chromosomal abnormality. In addition, statistics show that nearly 30-40% of infertility cases are based on a cause called gonad disorder.

 

Factors that contribute to male infertility

There are many factors that can contribute – in one way or another – to male infertility. Some of these problems may be structural abnormalities, sperm production disorders, ejaculation problems and immunological disorders. Some specialists divide them into two categories: productive factors and obstructive factors. For example, in some cases of infertility in men, sperm production is affected, while the obstructive factor is the one that causes problems with regard to the transport of sperm.

 

Diagnostic

The most important step is for the man to schedule a visit to the doctor’s office or to a urologist. If you think that in the case of your couple infertility could be attributed to the male factor, ask a doctor for a referral to a urologist or a male infertility specialist so that both partners will have a correct diagnosis before starting any kind of treatment.

 

Keep in mind!

Infertility is a medical problem and about 30% of infertility cases are due to the male. For a correct diagnosis, it is essential to go to the doctor. They will perform a physical examination, discuss with the patient about the medical history, about potential fertility problems, examine the prostate and recommend blood tests, to test hormone levels, recommend semen analysis (spermogram) and interpret then its results.




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