What is Male Fertility? Know its Symptoms and Tests

Most of the people think infertility is caused only in women, but it's not true. Infertility can also occur in males. Male infertility caused by many factors and it makes difficult for their partner to conceive. 

In short, we can say that Male Fertility is nothing but it arises issues for female partner in getting pregnant. Male Fertility is not a big issue; it can easily be treated using the proper treatment by Male Fertility Experts.  

What are the Male Infertility Symptoms?

The main symptom of male fertility is couples face problems in conceiving. Apart from this, there are no any obvious reasons for Male Infertility. In some cases, male partner face issues like a hormonal imbalance, inherited disorder and dilated veins around the testicle or conditions that can block the passage of sperm causes signs and symptoms.

Here are some symptoms of Male Fertility are defined below:

#1 Sexual Desire Reduced or some Changes Occur

If you’re feeling some changes in your body like your sexual desire is decreasing or you’re not getting attract with your partner.  It can be possible you’re facing some issues with your hormone and it’s affecting your fertility.

#2 Problems with Erections and Ejaculation

If anyone facing difficulties in Ejaculating or some changes in the ejaculate such, as drop in volume, it might be possible that person is suffering of male infertility.

# 3 Hormonal Imbalances

Hormonal Imbalances can affect the fertility of men. As testes produce the most important male hormone, any problem with testes can lead to infertility problems. Not only this, but problems with pituitary gland also caused infertility problems in men.

#4 Changes in Testicles

Healthy Testicles plays an important role in male fertility. Small or firm testices are a sign of harmone problem.

How is Male Infertility Diagnosed?

Male Infertility Tests are performed to check your Infertility Problems. Your healthcare provider may use one or more of the methods mentioned below to identify the reasons for male infertility:

#1 Semen Analysis

 This test is done to understand the number and quality of sperm.

#2 Physical Examination

Physical Examination can be done of penis, scrotum and prostate.

#3 Blood Test

 Blood Test is performed to identify the problems related to hormone and infections.

Semen analysis plays an important role in male fertility testing. Some males find it more comfortable as they can collect semen in-home and send to the laboratory for testing immediately after the collection of sample 

What things they are considering in testing?

After analyzing your semen, your healthcare expert will look into the specific parameters related to semen like the volume of semen, motility, sperm count and others.

Volume of Sperm

The 2ml of semen is considered a normal volume. A lower amount of sperm volume will be considered as an issue with seminal vesicles, block ducts or prostate gland issue. 

Sperm Count

The normal range of sperm count considered between the 20 million to 300 million per ml. Below the level of 10 ml it is considered as “Poor” sperm count.

Morphology

The size and shape of the sperm plays an important role in reaching and fertilize an egg. If your 30% sperm is in “normal shape” it is considered a good amount.

Motility

 Motility is considered as a movement and number of active cells. Healthy sperm mobility is defined as sperm with forward progressions of atleast 25 micrometres per second. 

What are the Main Causes of Male Infertility?

#Smoking

Smoking can cause a low sperm count in men to result to male’s infertility.  If you want to your partner to conceive then try to quit smoking.

#Alcohol

Consumption of alcohol is injurious to health and heavy alcohol consumption in men’s can cause a decrease in sperm count and mobility.

# Keep Your Body Fit and fine

Exercise daily or perform yoga to keep your body fit. Being overweight can also increase the chances of men’s fertility.

# Junk Food addiction

If you’re partner finding difficult to conceive a baby or you’re going on with your infertility treatments then avoid fast food and only consume healthy diets rich in proteins and vitamins.

Nowadays people are more attracted towards junk food link burgers, pizzas, noodles and other fatty foods. This kind of foods not only make you overweight but also can affect your fertility.

 We hope above tips will help you in understanding male’s infertility causes, symptoms and tests. If you’re facing any issues related to male fertility, feel free to contact male infertility expert today!!