Up to 15% or couples struggle with infertility.
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If “getting pregnant” was easy for every couple, the phrase “trying to get pregnant” would not exist in our everyday lexicon. As we all know, it can take some time to get pregnant, and some couples find themselves facing infertility issues. In fact, up to 15 percent of couples are infertile, and for them, it’s important to understand the variety of treatment options available—and which might be right for their situation.
If you or your partner suspects that male infertility is the problem, you should know that men are just as likely to be infertile as women in are. One third of infertility cases are traced to male reproductive issues, one third to female reproductive issues, with the last third due to reproductive issues for both partners or unknown causes.
But before you see a doctor, it’s good to know what the “normal” numbers are for couples. Studies show that 15% of couples are not able to conceive after a year (at this point, these couples are considered clinically infertile). Ten percent report inability to get pregnant after two years. Generally healthy couples aged 30 years or younger are typically able to get pregnant within the first three months of trying about 20% to 37% of the time.
Aside from the most obvious indicator of infertility (lack of new proverbial buns in ovens), symptoms of male infertility are not always readily noticeable. In some cases though, there are physical indicators that can point toward male infertility. Among them are lack of proper sexual function, pain or swelling in the testicle area, ongoing respiratory infections, inability to smell, abnormal breast growth, or decreased body/facial hair.
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The causes of male infertility range from low or no sperm production to malformed or immotile sperm and physical blockages preventing sperm delivery. But how these conditions come to be can have as much to do with genetics as they do with environmental conditions. Chronic health issues, acute illnesses, injuries, lifestyle choices and toxic exposures can all cause male infertility.
That’s the bad news if you’re facing male infertility challenges. The good news is that you have choices available. Treatments vary based on the cause of male infertility, but there are several safe options to improve your chances of impregnation.
Microsurgical methods can improve blood flow to the testes. Intrauterine insemination is also an option for men with irreversibly low sperm count. For men who are infertile because they’ve already undergone a vasectomy, microsurgical reversal is always an option, a procedure that reports high rates of success.
Chances are, you still have some specific questions if you’re facing male infertility issues. I’m here to help. Reach out to me today to set up an appointment at one of our offices or to schedule your free vasectomy reversal consultation.