Male infertility means that a man has difficulties making a woman pregnant, even though they are trying to have a baby. This usually happens because the man’s sperm, which is needed to make a baby, might not be working well or there might not be enough of them. There could be various reasons for this, like problems with the testicles that make the sperm, issues with how the sperm moves, or hormonal imbalances. Lifestyle factors like smoking, drinking too much alcohol, or certain health conditions can also affect a man’s ability to make a woman pregnant.
Symptoms
- Changes in sexual desire or difficulty maintaining an erection
- Pain, swelling, or lump in the testicles
- Abnormal ejaculations, like low volume or pain during ejaculation
Causes
1
Low sperm count
Insufficient production of sperm can reduce the chances of
fertilization
2
Abnormal sperm function
Sperm with poor motility or abnormal morphology may struggle to reach and penetrate the egg
3
Varicocele
Swelling of veins in the scrotum can affect sperm production
4
Hormonal imbalances
Issues with hormones like testosterone can impact sperm production
5
Genetic factors
Genetic disorders can lead to abnormal reproductive function