A Guide to Male Infertility

There are often cases when partners do not protect themselves during intimacy for a long time, but there is still no long-awaited pregnancy. Provided that a woman, having passed the necessary tests, is considered healthy, a man should consult a specialist and check whether he is infertile or not under laboratory conditions. Here are some practical tips on how to diagnose male infertility.

Diagnosis of male infertility

Initially, it is necessary to be examined by a urologist for the presence of infections and diseases transmitted during sexual intercourse. At the second stage, take a spermogram, which will help in determining the quality of the ejaculate and the number of active sperm. To do this, you can contact any reproduction center or private clinic where andrology specialists are available. This procedure alone is not quite enough.

For more accurate results, additional examinations are assigned. These are cytology of prostate secretions, blood tests, the study of morphology and DNA of sperm to detect chromosomal abnormalities, MAP test, acrosomy test, a disease in which there is an inability of sperm to enter the egg. In order to obtain high-quality analyzes, certain conditions should be observed.

Examination rules

Based on the results of all events, infertility is classified by type:

• Secretory. It assumes the absence of sperm in the male semen;
• Autoimmune. With this form of infertility, agglutination of spermatozoa occurs, their mobility and the possibility of fusion with an egg are reduced;
• Obturation. In this case, sperm production occurs, but as a result of obstruction of the vas deferens, they do not get there. It is possible to confirm the obstruction of the ducts and its level with the help of a special examination-genitogram. Obturation is not always complete, since it can be located at the border of the transition of the testicles into the seminal canal.

After establishing the fact of infertility and its cause, if it is possible to get rid of the disease, the doctor prescribes proper treatment, after which the man will be able to boldly declare: "I can have children!" But until this moment, he will repeatedly ask himself what caused the development of the pathology

Causes of infertility

Factors provoking the onset of infertility in men are different. In most cases, these are stress, improper lifestyle, heavy physical activity, harmful production. Injuries, overheating, congenital abnormalities of the organs of the genitourinary system contribute to the deterioration of the condition of the germ cells. In violation of the reproductive function, the transferred infectious diseases play a role, as well as the malfunction of the endocrine glands, which manifests itself in the form of excessive growth of the abdomen and chest.

The impossibility of conception can be affected by varicose veins-varicocele, in which the bloating of veins and an increase in the temperature of the penis lead to the destruction of sperm. Often, infertility occurs as a result of prostatitis-inflammation of the prostate gland, when false urge to empty the bladder becomes more frequent. If the prostate is inflamed, no substance is produced that transports sperm at the time of ejaculation. This and other symptoms indicating possible sterility should make you think about going to the doctor.

Signs by which one can assume that a partner is infertile

Change in color, odor, semen consistency. In infertility, it is a clot of white stretching threads. Little or no semen after ejaculation can also signal prostatitis.

Effects of prostatitis on male fertility

This disease should not be ignored, since there is scientific evidence that the prostate performs the main functions in fertilization, promoting blood circulation in the pelvic organs, the production of testosterone and the production of semen. Pain caused by the inflammatory process, an increase in body temperature, a state of chills are often the reason for refusal of sexual intercourse, and discharge with pus, getting into the semen, significantly changes its quality and composition, and affects the mobility of sperm. Much more likely to conceive when the disease is not started, being in its early stages.

It is worth paying attention to the pain syndrome in the groin after lifting weights, as well as the changed shape of the testicles, an increase in their temperature or significant prolapse. But first of all, I should be alerted to the fact that a woman cannot get pregnant if the spouses have regular intimate relationships without using contraception for a year or more. A thorough medical examination of both partners will help to timely identify the reasons why a couple cannot conceive a baby.

However, representatives of the stronger sex, who have doubts about their reproductive function, do not always agree to visit a family planning center, finding various excuses. How to find out at home if a man can have children? In this case, innovative devices for determining male infertility will come to the rescue

The principle of operation of many testers is similar, you need to collect the sperm and mix it with a special substance or pour it into the chip and wait for the result. But even such progressive methods as using testers as diagnostics at home cannot give a complete picture of the problem of childlessness. The indicators obtained during such tests can only serve as an excuse for contacting a clinic with high-precision equipment and qualified specialists. Therefore, do not postpone a visit to the doctor if you have a great desire to know the joy of fatherhood.