Male infertility

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Male Infertility Diagnosis

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Fertility among males usually requires the normal functioning of the testes, pituitary gland and hypothalamus. Hence, a range of health conditions can lead to infertility.

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Male Infertility Diagnosis

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Male infertility Male infertility refers to the man’s

incapacity to achieve pregnancy in a female who is fertile. It is commonly due

to semen deficiencies, hormonal disturbances and psychological problems.

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Fertility among males usually requires the

normal functioning of the testes, pituitary

gland and hypothalamus. Hence,

a range of health conditions can lead to

infertility.

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Many healthcare providers evaluate infertility through:

1. Knowing the man’s medical history and previous health are two of the most important

factors in evaluating male infertility. A healthcare provider will start asking about

childhood growth and development, as well as sexually-related experiences during

adolescence, exposure to specific environmental agents like chemotherapy,

radiation, alcohol and fertility testing records.

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2. Physical examination including body fat assessment, thorough inspection of

hair and skin pattern, height and weight measurement and visual

examination of reproductive parts.

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3. Semen analysis is the most critical part of the entire

infertility evaluation. It comprises of the following tests:

• Laboratory testing – Here, the average sperm count serves as the central part of the whole process. This

semen analysis provides necessary information

about the shape and motility of the sperm.

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• Home testing is often referred to as “over-the-

counter” tests wherein the total number of motile

sperm can be estimated through user-friendly

testing kits like FERTELL. Here, sperm analysis can

be performed at the comfort of one’s home but

its reliability in predicting a man’s fertility is limited.

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• Genetic tests are done to determine if any chromosomal or genetic abnormalities

are suspected to be contributory to barrenness. Some men have inherited

genes which results in infertility.

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• Blood testing may detect hormonal disorders. If the sperm concentration is low, the doctor

may suspect that there is a hormonal problem.

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• Other tests such as testicular biopsy are often recommended for males with

insufficient sperm. This biopsy is done through surgical procedures by opening

the testes and inserting a small needle to withdraw tissues essential for sampling.

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Among couples not being able conceive, about half can be attributed to male

infertility. This is a significant realization

because most infertility evaluations and

treatments have traditionally focused on women, who are more

open to seeking advice and help.

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To make matters worse, many men who are willing to undergo

diagnoses and treatment, experience disappointment when

conventional infertility treatments fail to address their problems.

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This being the case, it is highly recommended

that they seek natural and holistic forms of

therapy such as the use of Chinese medicine,

acupuncture, yoga and relaxation, which are far

superior in that they treat the causes and not

just the symptoms.

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Holistic measures improve general health of both men

and women, thus not only improving their chances of

conceiving but also enjoying a better quality of life.

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