What is Male Fertility
Male infertility, not something most men like to think about. Statistics have shown that when couples trying to conceive experience an inability to get pregnant, a third of infertility cases are down to the male. A man is diagnosed to have male infertility when there is a problem with his ejaculation or his sperm count. Ejaculation is when semen is released through the penis during orgasm. When the man can’t properly release semen to get the woman pregnant, he can be suffering from: erectile dysfunctions, premature ejaculation, retrograde ejaculation (wherein the semen is pushed back into the bladder), or complications from surgery or radiation therapy. A low sperm count can be caused by many things. Smoking, alcohol, drugs and even underwear that's too tight. There may also be hereditary factors or a hormanal inbalance. Even if you have a normal sperm count your sperm may be 'abnormal'. By this it is meant that the sperm have a very short lifespan and could even be malformed and unable to swim correctly. This can be cause when there has been abnormal development of the testicles, inflamations and swollen viens within the scrotum. If the scrotum becomes 'over-heated' the production of sperm can be critically affected. When ever you have concerns about your fertility you should always consult your doctor. This is especially important if you have been trying to conceive for a year without success. By consulting your doctor you can undertake a physical examination, allowing the doctor chance to pinpoint the extent or nature of the problem. This is vitally important as any issues can be caught in the early stages and there is a good chance the issues can be resolved. Additional testing can be required however standard testing of viewing previous medical history of both yourself and family, taking samples of penile fluid, semen and blood can often reveal the source of the problem. Can male infertility be treated?Don't worry, it can. Male infertility can be cured in more than 50% of cases. Often involving more than simply wearing boxer shorts, a doctor can treat you with anibiotics, hormone boosts and other non-evasive medications. Also as a rule try taking warm showers and not hot baths. Of course there are treatments available but these can prove to be expensive and evasive and are ofen used as a last resort by couples who have experienced long-term problems with conceiving. In general though, if a mans infertility has been caused by genetic issues or illness more advanced treatments are required. If you try to live a healthier lifestyle and cut out smoking and drinking you can reduce the risk of future issues with fertility.
