Infertility, It’s Not All Her Problem!

Did you know that male infertility is almost as likely as female infertility to cause inability to conceive? Although its not publicized as much as female infertility, male infertility treatments are often needed to treat these issues. These cases are usually solvable through infertility treatment.

A statistic estimates that around 15% of couples are unable to conceive upon trying for pregnancy. 30 to 40 percent of these couples will require infertility treatment for both partners. 20% of couples will find that the man is infertile. Of the men diagnosed with this disorder, only 10 to 15 percent will possess azzospermia (a complete lack of sperm).

Male infertility is usually discovered through semen analysis. The test is fairly simple, involving examining a semen sample to determine the amount of sperm, sperm shape, and sperm movement. Upon the results release, infertility treatment can be diagnosed.

Other methods of fertility diagnosis can include general physical exams, specialized semen analysis, vasography and ultrasound.

Infertility treatments are necessary for many potential causes. These include low sperm count, abnormal sperm shape, immobile / paralyzed sperm, problems with sperm delivery / sexual dysfunction, and other causes. Another condition causing male infertility is varicoceles. A varicocele is a vein in the scrotum, and the extra heat it causes can sometime lead to immobile sperm and a low sperm count.

Male infertility treatments are multiple; options include treatments and surgeries. Medication and fertility drugs can improve the production of sperm. Antibiotic treatments are also available, in the case of infections. There is also the option of surgical correction, to reserve vasectomies, remove the varicocele vein, and repair duct obstacles.

In extreme cases where the mentioned infertility treatments are unsuccessful, it is recommended to progress to IUI treatment, or IVF treatment.

IUI treatment is commonly used to treat low count or low quality sperm. It consists of the sperm being transferred into the uterus via the cervix. Another infertility treatment is IVF treatment, which is usually used as a last ditch effort after IUI treatment. Another procedure is called intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Part of IVF infertility treatment, it consists of injecting a lone sperm into an egg for conception.

A doctor is also able to take sperm directly for the males testicle or bladder, and use that sperm to fertilize an egg in the lab, which is also a type of IVF infertility treatment.

To conclude, any of these infertility treatment options are useful remedies in the quest for contraception. Remember to make sure and speak with your doctor about the cause of infertility, in order to assess your options. If all else fails your doctor may talk about using a sperm donor or considering adopting a child into your family.

Good luck in fertilizing!