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Infertility In Male
Statistics indicate around 1/3rd of all cases of infertility can be linked to the male partner. Male fertility is generally linked to sperm disorders such as low sperm count, abnormal sperm shape, or poor sperm motility. A standard semen analysis test can be conducted to determine the cause immediately.
Generally, the sperm count of a fertile male would be in the range of 200 million, while the count considered normal for fertilisation is around 20 million per millilitre. More than half the sperm cells in the sample need to be mobile, while at least a third should be of normal shape. However, most cases of male infertility can be overcome through Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) treatment, where a single sperm cell is injected into the centre of an egg to achieve fertilization.
Causes of infertility in males
Statistics suggest that roughly one in three cases of infertility can be explained by female causes. These causes may be physical, hormonal or simply age-related. Once the exact cause of infertility has been determined, the doctor will be able to make recommendations on the course of treatment that needs to be adopted.
Infertility in males can be attributed to one of several factors – a sperm transport disorder, a gonad disorder, a hypothalamic or pituitary disorder or other unknown causes. Male infertility usually occurs due to ejaculation problems, insufficient quantity of sperm, and sperm of abnormal size.
Abnormal sperm is identified by a short life span and low motility. This may be caused by inflammation of the testicles, varicoceles in the testicles and abnormally developed testicles. The use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, or exposure to radiation and poisonous chemicals could result in a low sperm count. Hormonal disorders or injuries sustained in the groin area could also lead to a low sperm count.
The third main cause of infertility is difficulty in ejaculation, including premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation, wherein semen is forced back into the bladder.
Dr. Ashwini G. B.
MBBS, MS (OBG), FIRM ( Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine ), Embryology Certification as Clinical Embryologist
Dr. Ashwini G. B. holds her MBBS from JJMMC Davangere, MS in Gynaecology from KMC Manipal in the year 2006 where she was Gold medalist & Best Outgoing Student of the Batch. She received her ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology) Certification as a Clinical Embryologist in 2021. She carries over 21 years of experience and her special interests include PCOS, Embryo Testing (invasive and non-invasive) and Embryo Implantation.
Dr. Vanajakshi H. N.
MBBS.DGO – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Consultant
Dr. Vanajakshi is an experienced Fertility Specialist with over 15+ years of experience in Gynaecology and infertility treatment. She received her MBBS from AIMS, Mandya in 1998 passing out as a Gold Medalist in Microbiology. She pursued her MRCOG in 2004 and received her DGO in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in 2014 from Vydehi Institute of Medical Science & Research Center followed by the Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGHUS), Bangalore. Dr. Vanajakshi’s specialties include Infertility Treatment and High-Risk Pregnancies. Outside of work she enjoys reading, gardening, playing chess and volunteering in community services.
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