Are small testicles a sign of male infertility?

What are the causes of male infertility, and could small testicles be a sign of it? Let's analyze this issue in detail.

The most common causes of male infertility

Male infertility is described as the inability to conceive within one year of regular unprotected intercourse. It is a very complex problem and can be caused by many factors.

The main causes are genetic and hormonal disorders, abnormalities of the testicles and reproductive organs, bad habits such as smoking, drugs and alcohol, serious illnesses, medications taken, surgical radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and more. It is important to note that often medicine cannot accurately determine the cause of infertility in a man.

How often do men see a doctor about their fertility?

In general, women are more likely to receive fertility consultations, and many men only seek help after a doctor has determined that their partner is not having problems conceiving.

What are the signs of male infertility?

Key features include:

• small, soft testicles
• missing testicles
• testicles that are higher up in the groin and not in the scrotum
• undeveloped secondary sexual characteristics (thin voice, lack of facial hair, breast development)
• small penis

Are lumps in the testicles or scrotum dangerous?

Any growth, lump or swelling that you feel in the testicles or scrotum should be carefully examined by a doctor. The scrotum contains the testicles, epididymis, and blood vessels, and it is impossible for an untrained person to distinguish normal from pathology.

How to visually determine that sperm is healthy / unhealthy?

Freshly ejaculated semen should be thick and pearly white in color. After about 5-10 minutes, it becomes liquid and translucent. Any changes in color, especially such as the appearance of traces of blood, should be further investigated by a doctor.

How do I know if I have erectile dysfunction?

If you cannot achieve or maintain an erection of the penis during intercourse, and this continues for more than 3 months, then we can talk about obvious symptoms of erectile dysfunction.

What is the biggest misconception about fertility?

It's that fertility is basically a female problem. Every third case of infertility is due exclusively to male problems, one third are female, and the rest are joint.