It’s easy to describe pregnancy: it occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg. But the process that brings it about is not so simple. For a man to get his partner pregnant:

• He must produce a large number of healthy sperm and deliver them close to the woman’s cervix.
• The sperm must be active enough to reach the egg and then strong enough to penetrate the egg.

Infertility can result if there’s a hitch in sperm quality, production or delivery. People often assume that infertility is solely a woman’s problem. But male factors account for about 40 percent of infertility cases. Luckily, treatment can help a couple overcome male-factor infertility.

Treatments for male infertility

The right treatment will depend on what is causing infertility. Often surgery or medication may be tried first.

• • Varicocele (a varicose vein in the scrotum)
  • Blockage in the ducts that carry sperm
  • Structural defect present since birth or caused by infection or surgery

• Surgery can be done to fix common problems such as a:

Surgery can often be done using tiny incisions that cause only minimal pain and scarring.

• Medications may be used to treat some men. For example, hormones can be used to correct a low testosterone level. And antibiotics may help if infertility is caused by an infection.

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Tags : infertility, ivf, male
Categories : Fertility Problems