cause of male infertility
What Is a Cause of Male Infertility?
Mike Jerry
One cause of male infertility may be a failed vasectomy reversal. A vasectomy is a simple operation for tying off the man's vas deferens, which is the tube that carries the sperm. It is performed only on men who are certain that they would like no more children. This is considered a permanent method of birth control and it causes the fertility in sperm to fade away. Eventually, there is no more sperm that can assist the egg into the fallopian tube. Men can continue to participate in a sexual relationship; if they have had a vasectomy their ejaculation will not be carrying any sperm.
Causes of male infertility could be from a number of disorders which have to be determined by a qualified doctor after several tests are performed. A study in 2001 revealed that many men have experienced infertility, in fact. Below are some of the reasons for this:
Vasectomy - 56% of men who participated in the study were seeking to reverse the procedure
Varicocele - 14% of men in the study had this as main reason for male infertility
Complete Absence of sperm - This was found as cause of male infertility in 6% of men who took part in the study.
Eight percent of the study sample could not cite a specific reason for their infertility.
Age is another factor of male infertility. In an early study, it was determined that sperm quantity and quality do not decline until the age of 64 and another study showed that the infertility rates registered were in men under the age of 39. Genetic defects in sperm have been another factor worth taking into consideration as well as our population which is seeing an increase in advanced age men. There are also these reasons to consider:
Low sperm count - Almost all major physical or mental or emotional stress can cause low sperm count.
Emotional stress - This interferes with the GnRH hormone and results in low sperm count.
Sexual issues - Impotence and premature ejaculation problems are reported in many cases where there are problems in the marital relationship.
Testicular overheating - overheating can be caused by saunas, fever or a hot tub; they can temporarily cause the sperm count to be low and are thus a cause of male infertility.
Drug abuse - heavy use of marijuana, cocaine and smoking can be a temporary cause of low sperm count.
It should also be mentioned that malnutrition or nutrient deficiencies as well as obesity can all contribute to low sperm count leading to a cause of male infertility.
There are many other factors that cause male infertility some known and some yet unknown to our doctors and scientists. Due to the complexity of the problem, the process, and the many causes, there are extensive tests that are being undertaken before any conclusion is reached as to what is the cause of the infertility.
The particular solution you choose to combat your infertility should always be made together with your partner who will provide much required support and love. Most of the time the cause of male infertility can be detected and overcome easily so equip yourself with a lot of patience and a positive attitude and you shall overcome anything that comes your way.
Vasectomy - 56% of men who participated in the study were seeking to reverse the procedure
Varicocele - 14% of men in the study had this as main reason for male infertility
Complete Absence of sperm - This was found as cause of male infertility in 6% of men who took part in the study.
Eight percent of the study sample could not cite a specific reason for their infertility.
Age is another factor of male infertility. In an early study, it was determined that sperm quantity and quality do not decline until the age of 64 and another study showed that the infertility rates registered were in men under the age of 39. Genetic defects in sperm have been another factor worth taking into consideration as well as our population which is seeing an increase in advanced age men. There are also these reasons to consider:
Low sperm count - Almost all major physical or mental or emotional stress can cause low sperm count.
Emotional stress - This interferes with the GnRH hormone and results in low sperm count.
Sexual issues - Impotence and premature ejaculation problems are reported in many cases where there are problems in the marital relationship.
Testicular overheating - overheating can be caused by saunas, fever or a hot tub; they can temporarily cause the sperm count to be low and are thus a cause of male infertility.
Drug abuse - heavy use of marijuana, cocaine and smoking can be a temporary cause of low sperm count.
It should also be mentioned that malnutrition or nutrient deficiencies as well as obesity can all contribute to low sperm count leading to a cause of male infertility.
There are many other factors that cause male infertility some known and some yet unknown to our doctors and scientists. Due to the complexity of the problem, the process, and the many causes, there are extensive tests that are being undertaken before any conclusion is reached as to what is the cause of the infertility.
The particular solution you choose to combat your infertility should always be made together with your partner who will provide much required support and love. Most of the time the cause of male infertility can be detected and overcome easily so equip yourself with a lot of patience and a positive attitude and you shall overcome anything that comes your way.
