What is male infertility?

Male infertility refers to a male reproductive health condition in which he is unable to make his female partner. A make has such an inability due to abnormal sperm production/function, sperm release issue, extreme exposure to heat & industrial chemicals, and damage to his reproductive system caused by cancer treatments and certain medicines.

Usually, there is no visible sign of male infertility. He can experience erectile dysfunction. However, he can know it when his female partner does not get pregnant even being medically fit. As per experts of a fertility centre in Bangalore, a male can be confirmed about his fertility problems through semen analysis and an ultrasound of his testicle area. The ultrasound can reveal the blockage causing interruption in sperm release through ejaculation during sexual intercourse. In brief, some tests/screenings that usually a doctor recommends to diagnose male infertility are as follows:

• Semen analysis

• Hormone testing

• Genetic testing

• Testicular biopsy

• Imaging/ultrasound

As far as male infertility treatment is concerned, the doctor can recommend hormonal medicines, testicle surgeries to correct the issues, sperm retrieval, and lifestyle changes. Males need to quit smoking, limit/leave drinking, take a healthy diet, perform light to moderate exercises, meditate to manage stress, etc. to cure his fertility problems.