Male Infertility: Causes, Tests & Treatment Options

​Infertility is often assumed to be a woman’s problem. But that’s not always the case. In reality, male factors contribute to nearly 40% of infertility cases. With timely diagnosis and the right treatment, many men can successfully overcome fertility challenges. Read this article by IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad, Gunjan IVF World, to know about the possible causes, diagnostic tests and male infertility treatment options.

What is male infertility?

“It is a condition that refers to a man’s inability to contribute to conception due to issues in sperm production, sperm quality or motility, and delivery of sperm. Even if everything else is normal, problems in any of these areas can affect the chances of pregnancy,” stated Dr Gunjan Gupta, best IVF specialist in Indirapuram and the Founder & Medical Director of Gunjan IVF World – a leading IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. Gunjan IVF World is the fourth-time winner of North India’s best IVF clinic chain award by ETHealthworld and has four highly advanced IVF centres in Ghaziabad, Janakpuri, Noida and Meerut.

Common causes of male infertility

A man’s inability to conceive can be a result of many factors, such as:

• Low sperm count: “This condition is known as oligospermia, in which fewer sperm are produced, reducing the chances of fertilisation. Gunjan IVF World, a fertility clinic in Janakpuri has an excellent track record of achieving success in low sperm count cases,” said Dr Kanchan Jain, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World, a fertility center in Indirapuram
• Poor sperm motility or shape: Weak or slow-moving sperm struggle to reach the egg. Abnormally shaped sperm may not fertilise effectively
• Varicocele: A swelling of veins in the scrotum called Varicocele can affect sperm production and quality
• Hormonal imbalances: Low testosterone or issues with hormones that regulate sperm production can impact fertility
• Infections: Some infections can interfere with sperm health or block sperm passage
• Lifestyle factors: Many lifestyle factors, like smoking & alcohol consumption, stress, obesity and exposure to toxins or heat, can significantly reduce sperm quality over time

Tests for male infertility

• Semen analysis: “The most important test for male infertility involves evaluation of sperm count, motility (movement) and morphology (shape). At Gunjan IVF World, the best fertility clinic in Ghaziabad, we offer AI-based semen analysis test for low sperm count treatment,” mentioned Dr Mayank Jain, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World and an IVF specialist doctor near me in Indirapuram.
• Hormone testing: Through these tests, levels of testosterone and other hormones affecting sperm production are evaluated
• Scrotal ultrasound: This is done to detect conditions like varicocele or structural abnormalities
• Genetic testing: This is highly recommended in certain cases to identify inherited conditions
• Advanced sperm function tests: Evaluate sperm DNA integrity and fertilisation potential

Treatment options

Male infertility treatment depends on the underlying cause and severity. The most common treatment options include the following.

• Lifestyle modifications: Simple changes can make a big difference. Men are recommended to make simple lifestyle adjustments, like quitting smoking & alcohol intake, maintaining a healthy body weight, managing stress and avoiding excessive heat exposure
• Medications and hormone therapy: This is done to correct hormonal imbalances or treat infections
• Surgical treatments: In some cases, surgical interventions may be required, such as varicocele repair and correction of blockages
• Assisted reproductive techniques: “Some techniques are generally used in male infertility cases. These include Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), where washed and concentrated sperm are directly placed into the uterus; In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), in which eggs and sperm are fertilised in a lab under controlled atmosphere to form embryos, which are then transferred into the uterus; and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), where a single healthy sperm is injected directly into an egg, especially useful in severe male infertility cases,” said Dr Neha Verma, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World, the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad

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