Understanding Male Infertility: Causes and Solutions

Male infertility refers to the inability of a man to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. It can be due to various factors affecting sperm production or function.
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Male Infertility FAQ


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What is male infertility?

Male infertility is the term used to describe being unable to naturally get somebody pregnant. You’ll need investigations and treatment to increase your chance of having a baby. This information looks at infertility in men. We also have information on female infertility and infertility treatments.

Does male infertility affect female?

Infertility can concern both male and female individuals. Specifically, male infertility is a condition that affects people assigned male at birth (AMAB), and that interferes with the ability of their reproductive system to impregnate a person assigned female at birth (AFAB). What happens if a man is infertile?

What are the signs and symptoms of male infertility?

The main sign of male infertility is the inability to conceive a child. There may be no other obvious signs or symptoms. In some cases, however, an underlying problem such as an inherited disorder, hormonal imbalance, dilated veins around the testicle or a condition that blocks the passage of sperm causes signs and symptoms.

What causes infertility in men?

Many things can cause infertility in men (see below). ). But sometimes doctors can’t find any cause. This is sometimes called unexplained infertility. The most common reason of male infertility is a problem with your sperm. It may be that: You may have all three of these problems at the same time. You might not have any sperm at all in your semen.

How common is male infertility?

Nearly 1 in 7 couples is infertile, which means they haven't been able to conceive a child even though they've had frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse for a year or longer. In up to half of these couples, male infertility plays at least a partial role.

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