Signs of infertility in men

The diagnosis of "infertility" does not exist, there are pathological disorders in the body, as a result of which conception becomes impossible. A couple needs a health check if pregnancy does not occur during the year with regular intercourse without the use of contraceptives. The problem applies to both sexes, but with infertility in men, the first signs are more obvious.

Causes of infertility in men

Colds and other diseases. A severe disease affects the quality of sperm, but after 2-3 months its composition, sperm motility is restored. Serious diseases, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, have an extremely negative impact on health, block the vas deferens, leading to infertility.

Reception of hormonal, steroid drugs. Anabolic-type steroids, like hormonal drugs for men, improve the appearance of a male representative, but in excess, the body will put pressure on the activity of the testicles, worsening work, reducing the volume and quality of sperm production. In severe cases, atrophy occurs.

Bad habits, drugs. Excessive alcohol intake, smoking, drugs are poisonous to the human body, not only shortening the life of men, but also preventing the birth of a new one. Medicines in a moderate competent dosage are not harmful. The exception is chemotherapeutic drugs used to fight oncology and cancer.

Hormonal failure. One of the most common causes is a hormonal disorder. In case of dysfunction, the symptoms are pronounced, the minimum manifestation is a decrease in sexual desire. Types of diseases that lead to changes in hormone levels: infectious diseases, tumors, as well as the appearance of a cyst. The likelihood of testicular atrophy, swelling of the mammary glands, the occurrence of severe headaches and other things is increased.

Pathologies associated with the hormonal background that appear in childhood lead to accelerated puberty or its absence.

Pathology of undescended testicles. About a percent of people with this feature are infertile. Sperm die from elevated temperature, not having a chance to survive. Surgical corrective surgery in early childhood gives a chance for healthy offspring, as spermatogenesis improves. It is necessary to do it even when only one testicle is not lowered.

Congenital pathology. A rare male type of infertility, accompanied by chronic diseases, for example, anemia, cystic fibrosis. Problems with hormones, defects in the genital organs are the causes of infertility in men. Problems arise when a man does not have a vas deferens, a pathology that is congenital, as well as phimosis, the impossibility of opening the head of the penis.

Bad nutrition. A healthy man's diet consists of consuming enough protein, meat, dairy products, eggs, and more. Meat dishes consumed every day noticeably improve the condition of sperm and tadpoles. The amount of minimum protein intake per day is determined at the rate of 1.5-2 g per kg of body weight. The results do not appear immediately, the body directs the incoming protein to the necessary needs: it improves the immune system, building and others. Infertility disappears in 5-7 months.

STI. The male reproductive system, due to a sexually transmitted disease, undergoes an inflammatory process. Some diseases affect organ tissues, impair the composition of sperm, microorganisms destroy all healthy living cells.

Men's diseases. With impaired spermatogenesis due to urethritis, prostatitis, tadpoles lose their mobility, which leads to infertility or a significant decrease in the chances of successful conception.

Injury, swelling. The work of the testicles is disturbed after injuries, poor-quality surgical intervention, with tumors, and so on. Infertility also occurs after a childhood illness called mumps, mumps.

High temperature. When there are signs of infertility in men, it is worth considering whether the future father visits saunas, baths too often, takes hot baths for a long time. If the temperature of the testicles exceeds 35 degrees, their functioning is disrupted.

Stressful situations. Doctors say that more and more often insomnia, lack of rest, unloading, constant nervous tension lead men to infertility. Not only the work of the genitals is disturbed, but also the quality of sex, which creates additional stress.

Chemistry. Men associated with chemical industries often have problems conceiving. It also applies to motorists, or rather, the daily inhalation of gasoline fumes. The symptom will not manifest itself, but the reproductive function will worsen.

Signs of male infertility

Quick identification of symptoms in men allows for diagnosis, finding a solution to the problem and not delaying the process of treating reproductive function.Symptoms are divided into three main types:

• Infectious diseases;
• Problems with the development of germ cells, spermatogenesis;
• Varicocele.

Symptoms increase in number with more diseases. A couple dreaming of heirs undergoes a health examination, has an active sex life, and does not use contraceptives. If pregnancy does not occur, then in 40% of cases the problem lies in the male body. External symptoms include:

• Atrophy of the testicles, both congenital and acquired;
• Swelling of the mammary glands of a man;
• Strong, frequent headache.

With a decrease in sexual desire, you should consult a doctor, the condition indicates a hormonal disorder. There are no other obvious signs, discharge, painful manifestations. The symptoms of infertility are identified and established by an andrologist, in special cases, the intervention of a sexologist, an endocrinologist is required. The patient donates sperm to study the mobility, volume of tadpoles, the medical worker checks the patency of the urethra.

Definition of pathology

Infertility is divided into four groups:

• Immunological. Appears due to various injuries, diseases. The doctor conducts diagnostics individually for each patient, selecting medications;
• Secretory. It occurs more often than all others, it develops when the testicles malfunction, which affects the decrease in sperm production, the speed of movement. The reasons for the disruption of the organ may be different, the method of treatment is selected for patients separately. Hormone therapy or medications are used;
• Relative. The least studied type of infertility. The wording is used in cases where the state of health is normal, but the partner does not become pregnant. The main reason for the occurrence of this type is stressful situations, constant nervous tension. Symptoms and deviations are eliminated by a psychotherapist, reproductologist;
• Obturation. Surgery required.

Diagnosis

The patient tells the doctor about his complaints, for example, pain in the lower abdomen, difficulty urinating, then they collect data on what kind of lifestyle he leads.

It is important to determine the presence of a genetic predisposition, chronic diseases, whether the future father was ill with orchitis, tuberculosis, mumps, and others.

The next step is to find out the data on the frequency of sexual intercourse. The norm is 2-3 times a week. Then the examination begins: first, the patient's body, genitals are examined, and then the sperm is taken for analysis. If this is not possible, take a puncture. In the laboratory, they put tests, check the speed of tadpoles, viscosity, color and other factors that affect conception.

They do a check for the presence of infectious diseases, inflammatory processes, paying special attention to the secretion of the prostate gland, the urethra. In the absence of pathologies, they begin to study the level of hormones, which requires blood serum. In special cases, thermography and ultrasonic equipment are used. Infertility can be caused by a pituitary tumor, for the study of which an x-ray of the skull, the Turkish saddle is used.

Methods of treatment

The use of drugs. What will be the drug, the doctor decides, based on the history of the disease, the characteristics of the organism and the type of pathology. Antibacterial complexes relieve inflammatory processes, sexually transmitted diseases. Hormonal therapy is prescribed for hormonal disorders. Complexes of vitamins, immunocorrective agents are necessary with a decrease in the quality of sperm. Sometimes doctors prescribe homeopathic remedies to improve the healing process. For men with infertility, not only protein is useful, but also seafood, as well as food containing vitamin D. A person’s stay in the sun will allow the body to synthesize the necessary vitamin.

Surgical intervention is prescribed for obstructive infertility.

Conservative methods are not suitable for this case, but operations do not guarantee a 100% positive result. This is especially true for people of mature age who dream of becoming fathers, in adolescence and childhood, the chances of success are very high.

Variety of IVF. The ICSI technique, the introduction of sperm into the cytoplasm, is used in cases where a man has normal sperm counts, but they cannot reach the egg for an unknown reason. The method increases the chance of conception up to 60%. Having taken the egg from the expectant mother, in the laboratory they are combined with spermatozoa using microinjection. The finished cell is placed in the patient's genital tract, the pregnancy proceeds as usual.

Donation. In severe hereditary diseases, missing sperm, a donation method is prescribed.The method is not in demand, is rarely used, is carried out by artificial insemination of a female representative.

Unconventional methods. Manual therapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine - an addition to the classical solutions to the problem, by themselves do not have an effect to the full until the cure.

Preventive measures

Prevention should be done from childhood: visit a surgeon, a urologist to avoid problems. Moderate physical activity, walking in the fresh air, good sleep, measured work and rest are necessary. The quality of the future intimate sphere of life, the reproductive system and the general health of a man depends on the diet. The menu is not complete without vegetables, herbs, nuts, eggs, fish and meat. Insufficient protein intake makes vegetarians more vulnerable to infertility in both men and women. Doctors categorically do not recommend wearing tight tight underwear. For the health of the body and spirit, you should give up bad habits, as well as have regular sexual intercourse with only one partner.