Here’s Why Men Should Be Concerned About Their Reproductive Health

When a couple is unable to conceive, the woman is frequently blamed. But what about the guys? Everything you need to know about male infertility is right here.

Misconceptions abound when it comes to infertility. Combine this with Indian social norms that place a high value on childbearing, and the end result is that women are invariably blamed for their inability to conceive. However, according to WHO, the prevalence of infertility in the general population is 15 to 20%, with male infertility accounting for 20 to 40% of this rate. According to studies, the prevalence of male infertility in India is around 23%. The bottom line is that male infertility has been steadily increasing in India over the last few years.

What Exactly Is Infertility?

Infertility is a reproductive system disease characterized by the inability to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. World Health Organization’s International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technology (WHO).

Infertility in Men.

Male infertility can be caused by a variety of factors, including deficiencies in the sperm, low sperm production, abnormal sperm function, and blockages or obstructions in the passages that prevent sperm delivery. Such blockages could be caused by genital tract injuries or infections. External factors that may contribute to infertility include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, lack of exercise, obesity, stress, and exposure to certain chemicals and pesticides. Male infertility can be caused by illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, and lifestyle choices.

Symptoms to Be Aware Of.

When symptoms appear, the social mindset in India often prevents timely help from being sought. It is common to see men who are reluctant to get themselves tested due to misconception or embarrassment. This is why both men and women must be equally aware of their bodies. Men should not be afraid to seek treatment for sexual function issues. Difficulty ejaculating or ejaculating small volumes of fluid decreased sexual desire, or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction) could all contribute to male infertility. Additionally, abnormalities such as pain, swelling, or a lump in the testicle area should be avoided.

How Can Male Infertility Be Diagnosed?

The good news is that the sooner you consult a specialist and obtain a diagnosis, the sooner you will be able to resolve the problem. A complete medical history, physical examination, blood tests, general hormone tests, and sperm analysis are all used to make a diagnosis.

Transrectal ultrasound, testicular biopsy (to determine the cause of infertility and collect sperm for use in assisted reproduction techniques), hormonal profile, and post-ejaculation urine analysis to determine whether sperm are traveling backward into the urinary bladder may be recommended.

The level of sperm production and motility can be determined by analyzing sperm (whether sperm are functioning well and are moving). There are a variety of treatment options available regardless of the result, even if the sperm test shows low sperm numbers or no sperm.

The sperm DNA fragmentation test is one of the major technological advances that has aided in the diagnosis of male infertility. This test is used to evaluate any problems in the genetic material of the sperm, as it can detect DNA damage in the sperm. The Sperm Aneuploidy Test (SAT) is a diagnostic test used to determine the genetic cause of male infertility. It detects chromosomal anomalies in sperm samples.

Treatment

First and foremost, doctors advise addressing external factors such as quitting smoking and drinking, making lifestyle changes to control diabetes and obesity, and so on. Following that, antibiotic treatment can be recommended if there is an infection in the reproductive tract. Treatments for sexual intercourse problems, such as erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, can help improve fertility in conditions such as erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. Problems such as azoospermia (zero sperm count) and oligospermia (few sperm produced) caused by testicular blockage can be addressed with testicular sperm extraction, a technique that allows doctors to retrieve sperm from the testicles.

Thousands of couples dealing with infertility around the world have benefited from advancements in Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART). Intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and intracytoplasmic sperm injection are three of the most commonly used assisted reproduction techniques for treating male infertility (ICSI). The procedure entails obtaining sperm via normal ejaculation, surgical extraction, or donor individuals. In IVF, the egg is removed from the ovaries and fertilized in a laboratory setting by sperm, and the fertilized egg (embryo) is placed back into the woman’s uterus.

IUI involves inserting sperm into the woman’s uterus through a special tube. This method is frequently used when a man’s sperm count is low, sperm mobility is low, or there is retrograde ejaculation. (ICSI) is a procedure in which both partners’ sperm and eggs are extracted, and then a single sperm is injected into an egg. The fertilized egg is then implanted in the uterus of the woman.

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