Male Infertility – Rising at an Alarming Rate in India

Nearly 1 out of 7 couples across the globe suffer from infertility – a medical condition that makes them unable to conceive naturally even after trying for over a year. In about half of these cases, it has been found that the inability has been responsible because of the male partner. Studies also report that male infertility is on the rise in India as well. Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Delhi with state-of-the-art centres in Indirapuram, Meerut and Noida (commencing soon) through this informative blog aims to share common factors that trigger infertility in men.

“Of the many cases we see at Gunjan IVF World, nearly half are male factor-related. And in most of those cases, the awareness levels among the male patients are extremely low. That is why, it is important to spread awareness about male infertility and the treatments available,” said Dr. Gunjan Gupta, the best IVF specialist, Ghaziabad and Director & Founder of Gunjan IVF World, the best IVF clinic in Indirapuram.

“In the natural male reproduction process, a healthy man should be able to produce healthy sperm to fertilise an egg. This means that the sperm has to be present, healthy enough and motile to fertilise an egg. Any problems in either case will mean the man is suffering from some form of male factor infertility. There could be many reasons behind this,” added Dr. Astha Raheja, IVF specialist at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad. Male infertility cases witnessed have been related to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages in organs that prevent the sperm to reach the egg. Other factors like illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices, etc play a role too.

Causes of Male Infertility

Sperm morphology & motility – One of the most common causes of male infertility revolves around sperm. Sperm that is immature, abnormally shaped or unable to swim lack the ability to fertilise an egg. In some cases, the man might not have enough sperm or even no sperm at all. These could be a result of the following conditions

– Infections like mumps or inflammatory conditions
– Hormone or pituitary gland problems
– Environmental and lifestyle factors
– Genetic conditions like Klinefelter’s syndrome, microdeletions, etc.

Structural anomalies – Blockages in the genital tract can obstruct the flow of sperm. These anomalies could be by birth or genetic. Infections or inflammation from sexually transmitted disease can also block the movement of sperm. It could also be a result of scar tissue from surgery or twisted, swollen veins in the scrotum.

Chronic medical conditions – Diabetes, some autoimmune disorders, cystic fibrosis, etc. are factors that can impact a man’s fertility as well.

Cancer diagnosis & treatments – Chemotherapy, radiation or surgery can have a lasting impact on a man’s fertility.

Lifestyle factors – Indulging in alcohol, smoking and drugs can also have an impact on a man’s ability to father a child.

Stress – A very important factor and probably the least unacknowledged is stress. The quality and quantity of sperm drastically deteriorates with increasing mental pressure.

Types of Male Infertility Treated Successfully

Varicocele
Non-obstructive Azoospermia
Obstructive Azoospermia
Retrograde Ejaculation
Oligospermia
Chromosomal Disorders
Erectile Dysfunction

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