Male infertility is characterized by the inability of a sexually mature man to fertilize a woman’s egg. Unfortunately, scientists have found that the modern pace of life and factors have a very negative impact on men’s ability to reproduce.
A man’s ability to reproduce depends entirely on the quality and quantity of sperm, and not at all on his sexual activity! Every second, more than a thousand sperm are produced in the male body. From the moment of puberty until death, this process continues continuously. And all so that the fastest and most viable sperm ever reaches the female egg and fertilizes it. Unfortunately, there are many diseases and simply unfavorable factors that can cause disruptions in this process.
Male infertility comes in several forms:
1) Secretory infertility is the inability of the gonads to produce sperm.
2) Diseases of the genital organs, such as prostatitis, vesiculitis, epididymitis, cause excretory-toxic infertility. Immunological, hormonal and biochemical changes, the influence of microflora or intoxication pathologically affect the ability of men to produce healthy sperm.
3) Excretory-obstructive infertility – caused by inflammation of the prostate gland, testicles, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, appendages, as well as injuries to the genitals or surgical interventions. All these problems disrupt the patency of the vas deferens.
The main causes of male infertility can be:
1. Inflammatory and infectious diseases
These diseases can be both a direct and indirect cause of male infertility. As a result of the inflammation that has occurred, spermatogenesis is disrupted, which inevitably leads to a significant decrease in male fertility. This is the most common cause of male infertility.
2. Injuries and tumors in the pelvic area
As a result of injuries, infection can enter the genitals. The affected tissues scar over time, but their work will already deteriorate.
3. Obstruction of the vas deferens
As a result of a mechanical obstacle, spermatozoa do not enter the urethra. Often this defect occurs as a result of injury or inflammation.
4. Varicocele
This is varicose veins of one or both testicles. The most negative factor is an increase in temperature inside the testicle, which leads to a decrease in the quality of spermatogenesis.
5. Hormonal disorders
such disorders can lead to both partial and complete infertility. Moreover, the consequences of such damage can be irreversible.
6. Psychosexual disorders
This group includes all mental disorders that lead to erectile dysfunction. However, the main problem in this case will not be low sperm quality, but the observed full-fledged sexual intercourse.
7. Congenital diseases
In rare cases, infertility is a consequence of hereditary diseases, chromosomal changes.
Undoubtedly, for more effective treatment of infertility, it is necessary to identify the cause of its occurrence. Often, the patient himself can help the doctor in finding out the causes of infertility. It is possible that a man will remember injuries to the groin area, diseases they suffered in childhood, etc.
What factors reduce male fertility?
Smoking – the sperm of a man who smokes are prone to sticking together.
Alcohol abuse – it reduces the content of androgens in the blood, which in turn leads to testicular atrophy.
The use of anabolic steroids and excessive exercise – they also cause testicular atrophy.
Insufficient zinc and vitamins A, E, C and protein in food.
Overheating of the pelvic organs in men – if you plan to become a father in the near future, do not get carried away with saunas and baths.
One of the most terrible consequences that affects the male reproductive system is caused by radioactive radiation.
