Infertility is a disorder in the reproductive system that prevents you from impregnating a woman. If a man and a female have repeated unprotected intercourse for over a year and the female doesn’t become pregnant, then you, she, or both of you may be experiencing infertility issues. Here are six major causes of male infertility Lake Mary.
- Smoking and addictive substances
Inhaled and addictive compounds negatively impact sperm due to nicotine and cannabinoid receptors in testicular tissue. Nicotine triggers an imbalance in your body known as oxidative stress, which affects sperm quality and fertilization ability.
Also, cocaine distorts sperm generation and mobility. Most spermatic impairments are reversed only after several months of stopping smoking and drug usage.
- Obesity
A BMI of 30 or more can affect sperm quality since fat accumulation can overload and alter the metabolism of androgens (hormones that control male characteristics and reproductive activities), particularly testosterone. This causes significant changes in sperm production and sperm DNA in the nucleus.
- Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea and chlamydia are widely known to cause male infertility. These microorganisms induce genital inflammation, which contributes to changes in sperm quality, while severe and persistent cases of these infections might cause blockage. Any symptom of infection should be identified and quickly treated with antibiotics.
- Radiation
Although there is considerable debate in the scientific literature regarding the impact of mobile phone irradiation on male infertility, it is strongly advised that men do not keep cell phones close to the scrotum and testicles to minimize risk.
Cancer therapy, like chemotherapy, is a less preventable source of radiation exposure. The fertility preservation technique in this scenario comprises sperm freezing and other sophisticated approaches such as testicular biopsy or spermatogonial stem cell extraction and freezing.
- Elevated testicular temperature
Male genital organs are located outside the body in a scrotal sac with a lower temperature than intra-abdominal organs. Increasing the testicular temperature, even 2 or 3 degrees Celsius, might compromise sperm quality and viability.
Risk factors may include working in high-temperature occupations, professions with long hours in a sitting posture, tight underwear, and using laptops on your lap for an extended time.
- Nutrition
Food rich in antioxidants can aid in preserving male fertility. Examples of foods with antioxidant properties include cheese (vitamin A), oranges (vitamin C), sunflower seeds (vitamin E), fish (Omega 3), and broccoli (Folic Acid). Also, beans and artichokes have antioxidant qualities.
How prevalent is male infertility?
Infertility is a common disorder affecting more than five million couples in the United States. One in every six couples attempting to conceive struggles with infertility. A male factor is a main or contributing cause in at least half of all infertility cases.
Infertility affects about 10% of all men in the United States who are trying to conceive. Due to advances in science, 90% of infertile males can now conceive their genetic kid. There are therapies for the causes of infertility, lifestyle changes you may make to avoid infertility, and surgeries and procedures to try.
Speak to a healthcare professional if you and your partner haven’t been able to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse. Call Christopher K Quinsey, MD, or book your consultation online to determine suitable infertility therapies for you and your partner.
