Male infertility

Male infertility is an increasing condition, especially among young people; it is linked to the quality and quantity of sperm that are produced and represents one of the most common causes of the difficulty, for many couples, of obtaining a pregnancy conventionally. It is a deeply felt problem of the difficulty of conceiving, even if the problems of male infertility are often little investigated due to the lack of prevention and little control among the younger population.

Addressing this concern, the field of reproductive medicine provides diversified treatments for each form of infertility, from pharmacological therapy to ayurvedic treatments, ensuring that individuals have a wide range of options to explore in their quest for parenthood. For those seeking effective solutions, exploring Dr. Erande's Clinic can offer promising pathways toward overcoming male infertility challenges.

What are the causes of infertility in men?

Male infertility is an issue that affects many males in Pune and Mumbai, India, with a higher frequency in the youthful population, which is increasing year after year owing to environmental causes. Male infertility is caused by factors such as insufficient sperm production or poor sperm quality, both of which can make conception difficult.

Some risk factors can negatively affect a man's reproductive capacity throughout his life:

• Taking certain medications;
• Surgical treatments, which temporarily alter spermatogenesis, temporarily or permanently;
• urinary infections
• sexually transmitted diseases;
• Varicocele, i.e. the dilatation and incontinence of the testicular veins;
• Cryptorchidism, i.e., the retention of the testicle;
• Trauma and testicular torsion ;
• Sexual dysfunctions, such as retrograde ejaculation and erectile dysfunction.
• Lifestyle is also important: Smoking, pollution, hazardous material exposure, alcohol misuse, and drug use all have a negative impact on fertility and make having a child much more difficult, especially as one gets older.

What are the most important tests for diagnosing infertility?

The fundamental exam to start evaluating the fertile potential of man is undoubtedly the spectrogram. This exam analyzes a sample of seminal fluid produced after abstinence between 3 and 5 days, which evaluates the concentration, motility, and shape of the sperm.

However, the diagnosis of male infertility, performed by our specialist, follows a specific standardized process represented by:

• medical history;
• Physical examination
• Spermioculture, to identify the presence of pathogens in the seminal fluid;
• Scrotal Echocolor Doppler
• Transrectal ultrasound of the prostate;
• Hematologic and hormonal tests;
• Cytological tests.

This diagnostic process allows, in many cases, to identify anomalies in the seminal fluid, such as males. In the seminal fluid, the anomalies that can most frequently be highlighted are a low number of spermatozoa ( Oligospermia ), the total absence of spermatozoa ( Azoospermia ), reduced mobility ( Asthenospermia ), shape alterations ( Teratospermia ).

How is male infertility treated?

Infertility treatments aim to improve the quality of the Sperm in Semen and increase the likelihood of conception and the success of assisted procreation in case the pregnancy does not occur naturally. It is estimated that a third of infertile men, once subjected to adequate care, manage to have natural paternity.

Pharmacological treatment, in particular, is used to repair the changes contributing to infertility. Suppose infertility is caused by diseases that cannot be addressed with medication. In that case, alternative approaches such as Ayurvedic treatment and lifestyle management may offer hope for those seeking to overcome this challenging issue.

If you are experiencing infertility issues, Dr. Erande's facility in Pune and Mumbai, India, is the place to go. Thanks to modern technologies and the experience of our specialists, you can count on professional support on the path of conception to achieve pregnancy.