Male infertility

MALE INFERILITY

Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. In humans it accounts for 40–50% of infertility. It affects approximately 7% of all men. Male infertility is commonly due to deficiencies in the semen, and semen quality is used as a surrogate measure of male fecundity.

Some of these include:

• Varicocele. A varicocele is a swelling of the veins that drain the testicle. ...
• Infection. ...
• Ejaculation issues. ...
• Antibodies that attack sperm. ...
• Tumors. ...
• Undescended testicles. ...
• Hormone imbalances. ...
• Defects of tubules that transport sperm.
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SYMPTOMS

• Changes in sexual desire. A man's fertility is also linked with his hormone health. ...
• Testicle pain or swelling. ...
• Problems maintaining erection. ...
• Issues with ejaculation. ...
• Small, firm testicles