Sexual Infertility In Men: Causes, Effects And Symptoms

Your sex life, marriage or relationship is shaky due to fertility issues? As a man, you should also be concerned. It shouldnt  be a wonder that even healthy men also suffer from infertility as a result of low sperm production and if any male is having issues with reproduction and he feels he is absolutely okay sexually, the best bet is to go for a clinical check up to get proper diagnosis on what the reproductive issue just might be.

The Urologist who is a specialist in males reproductive health should be kind enough to point out various symptoms that could eventually be risks pointing towards male infertility, especially in men who have been trying hard to conceive and blaming their female  partners that they could probably be the ones who are infertile.

Such warning signs and symptoms are:

• if you in anyway have lump, swelling, or pain in the testicular region ,could be a warning sign and requires immediate check

• if you have a history of sexually transmitted infections or might have a history of any kind of sexual problems at all.

• very low libido or low sex drive ,unlike you used to have in the past could be a vital sign.

• if you do a physical examination and discover you have undescended testicles ( testicle not in its proper place in the scrotum) is also likely that there is an issue except your physician says other wise.

What Are The Regular & Mordern Causes Of Infertility In Men?

• Excessive Alcohol Intake:

This is an undeniable risk factor especially in large consumption, which could be a fertility risk in men later on in life when the are ready to have children. What this Alcohol actually does is destroy the quality of the sperm by inhibiting the liver from quality production of Vitamin A, necessary for healthy sperm.

• Diabetes :

A dreaded disease which has plagued man through out his existence could cause a lot of health mishap in the human body and infertility is just one of them. This is usually effected by creating hormone imbalance in the males body as a result of the insulin resistance cause by diabetes. When such hormones like testosterone, oestrogene or even progesterone is out of function then having fertility issues is very probable.


• Torsion

This is more like a physical problem in males where by the testes are twisted in the scrotum  thereby causing major symptoms like swelling and sometimes pain around that region. Usually, surgery is required to correct this issue and medical attention to correct the torsion has to be immediate or the patient risks long term infertility as a result of the twist.

Stressful physical activities in that region such as mountain biking or even constant bike rides which would require you sitting on the small and mostly uncomfortable seat for long hours isn't at all advisable.

• Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases play a major role in causing infertility in both sexes. Diseases such a the well known gonorrhea, chlamydia and more, are usually transmitted during sex.  if not treated properly and effectively would ruin the reproductive system or even the urinary system of the  male who has contacted such disease.

•Hypothyrodism

Just like the name describes "hypo" which essentially means "low" , signifies a low thyroid production which can effectively also contribute to low sex drive. This condition is statistically present in a low percentage of the human population but it's important that all probale cause is not ignored. This condition is usually caused by excessive iodine diet and it's remedy is reducing iodine intake or a thyroid hormone replacement therapy.

• Heat

Heat should be avoided around the testicular region and heat should never be underestimated as a major cause of infertility in men especially in geographic regions known to be susceptible to heat. That is why the testicles is located outside of the body.

Excessive heat tends to reduce sperm count to as much as 40%. So avoid regular use of heating blankets, saunas, water beds and the pleasurable hot tubs.

•Smoking

Smoking has a very negative response to the quality of sperm produced in males. It affects not just the sperm count but also its movement, shape and could even prevent conception. Quitting smoking could turn around the effect and ensure fertility ones again.

What Can Be Done?

Some of the causes of infertility in males are irreversible while other are treatable to an encouraging level. Through the use of some quiet effective antibiotics. Stepping into the physicians office for proper diagnosis and treatment is the sure way to make progress. Avoid patronizing quacks who could cause more harm than good to your health.