Male Infertility: Causes, Tests & Effective Treatments

Male Infertility: Causes, Tests & Effective Treatments

Male infertility contributes to 40-50% of couple infertility cases. It is important to evaluate both partners.

Common Causes of Male Infertility

• Low sperm count
• Poor sperm motility
• Abnormal sperm morphology
• Varicocele
• Hormonal imbalance
• Smoking, alcohol, stress
• Heat exposure (sauna, tight underwear)

Diagnostic Tests

• Semen analysis
• Hormonal profile
• Scrotal ultrasound
• DNA fragmentation test (if needed)

Treatment Options

• Lifestyle modification
• Antioxidants & supplements
• Treatment of infections
• Varicocele repair
• IUI for mild male factor infertility
• IVF/ICSI for severe sperm issues
• TESA/PESA if no sperm in semen

Can azoospermia be treated?

In many cases, yes.

Sperm can be extracted surgically and used with ICSI to achieve pregnancy.