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Did you know that In about forty percent of infertile couples, the cause of infertility is due to a factor involving the male partner? Ten percent factors in both the man and woman contribute to infertility. Male infertility may be caused by a number of factors, including problems associated with sperm production, sperm transport, and sperm motility as well as anatomical problems, blockage of the vas deferens (the tube that brings the sperm from the testicle to the urethra), and infection.
There are a lot of myths surrounding sperm count and sperm health. The truth is that your sperm count can vary from day to day and can be affected by many things. If you are interested in increasing your sperm health or sperm count, there are a few things that you can do to help improve your chances of having healthy sperm. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Alcohol affects your liver function, which, in turn, causes a dramatic rise in estrogen levels. Even two drinks a day will have long-term effects on sperm production. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Sperm is produced in the seminiferous tubules and is transferred to the epididymis. This is a tube coiled inside of the scrotum. This duct is actually about twenty feet long, but is coiled very tightly and runs behind the testes, forming a duct. This duct is a passage for sperm to travel down as they grow and mature before they are expelled. When this duct becomes blocked, it is referred to as an epididymal obstruction. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
How can you enhance male fertility? The sperm from a healthy male unites with the egg of a female to form a baby, a real human life. This is a fascinating thing to happen. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
From several reports and studies available, about a third of infertility problems are due to problems with the male reproductive tract.
Although women stop producing egg cells upon menopause, they are born with all the eggs she will ever need. Men on the other hand, produce sperm cells upon puberty. Consequently, their daily activities may affect the sperm production process.
Many articles discusses the causes of infertility in women over 40, and women in general but according to the U.S. Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health, about one-third of infertility is caused by something in the woman, one-third is caused by something in the man, and the remaining one-third is caused by a combination of both or unexplained factors. Much of the focus is placed on the woman's body, whether it is an ovulation issue, blockage in the fallopian tube, or complications with implantation of the fertilized egg, but not much is mentioned on the causes of infertility in men. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Infertility is the condition when men have reproduction problems that affect their ability to achieve a pregnancy. The most common male reproductive problems are: poor quantity of sperm, poor quality of sperm, erectile dysfunctions and impotence. There are many factors that can lead to male infertility: stress, excess alcohol intake, smoking, genetic defects, toxic environments, hot bathes, spa and sauna. Related Article Tags: , , ,
When people think of infertility, it is often thought in terms of the female perspective. However, the male perspective can be an important part of the issue. Learn about some causes and tests to take concerning male infertility.
Many couples have children as soon as they look at each other in a certain way, or so it seems. Lots of couples do have problems conceiving children. There are several possible reasons for this and several possible solutions to the problem. Related Article Tags: , , ,
For many couples, being unable to get pregnant is a crisis. The idea of bringing a baby into the world and raising a child and becoming a family is something that many couples dream of having yet for 1 in 10 American couples, they are considered infertile. When this happens, feelings of panic, guilt, and inadequacy are quite common. The stress and anxiety of being deemed infertile may be even greater in women who are over the age of 40 due to the smaller window of opportunity to become pregnant.
Although individual men may suffer from low sperm counts or poor quality sperm making it difficult for them to father children, a more worrying statistic has recently come to light.
Both a man and the woman need to be healthy in order to produce a child. When a couple cannot conceive a child in a span of one year, they might be having infertility problems. According to research, infertility affects 10 per cent (or about 6.1 million) Americans in the reproductive age. Contrary to myth, infertility is not always a "woman's problem." A third of the cases (about 35 per cent) are actually due to male infertility.
There are several treatment options for women and couples that are having difficulties getting pregnant. If you are a woman over the age of 40 and having fertility issues, your doctor may recommend one or more of these procedures if fertility drugs alone do not seem effective. Intrauterine insemination, or artificial insemination as it is typically called, is a common procedure to treat infertility. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Treatments for male infertility can range from antibiotics to changing jobs. The taking of hormones is still popular and the more expensive ICSI treatment is pretty effective. Learn about these and other treatments in detail.
Smokers know that smoking may lead to all sorts of health problems. We also know that cigarettes contains nicotine and 4000 other chemicals. But one of the harmful effects that people ignore is that smoking and impotence and highly related and many smokers put their sex lives in jeopardy without knowing. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Pregnancy is a major stage in a woman's life. It is also a major stage in a man's life as well. However, getting pregnant naturally prove difficult for many couples. As women delay getting pregnant until later in life, over the age of 35 and even 40, complications arise that make pregnancy difficult without medical help. Fertility problems are not only involved in women. Men can have fertility problems as well. Related Article Tags: , , ,
If your planning or have had a vasectomy then you may be wondering what are the chances for pregnancy afterwards. We take a look at why pregnancies occur after a vasectomy. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Pregnancy is a major stage in a woman's life. It is also a major stage in a man's life as well. However, getting pregnant naturally prove difficult for many couples. As women delay getting pregnant until later in life, over the age of 35 and even 40, complications arise that make pregnancy difficult without medical help. Fertility problems are not only involved in women. Men can have fertility problems as well. If you and your partner are having trouble conceiving naturally, you may want to seek medical help to see if there is a medical problem. If there is, treatment options do exist to help you get pregnant. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
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