Male Infertility and Where you Stand
Though infertility is commonly associated with women, studies show that male infertility is on a rise and might clock 40% by 2023. Male infertility is a worldwide issue and the latest news, according to BBC World indicate that the issue is alarming and might lead to human extinction in the future. Various reasons lead to infertility in men and they are;
- Gonad Disorder
- A Hypothalamic Disorder/Pituitary disorder
- Unexplained causes or cases
- And above all Low sperm count
The issue of the declining sperm count is publicly addressed by the governing and concerned authorities since fertilization can never occur without the presence of quality and enough sperms produced. Male Infertility regarding sperms commonly revolves around;
- Sperm count
- Motility and
- Quality.
The normal sperm count must be 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. Any sperm count below presents an issue of male infertility.
Common Causes of Low Sperm Count
- Ejaculation disorders
- Genetic spearheaded infertility
- The consumption of excessive alcohol, smoking tobacco and use of illegal drugs
- Injuries to the Groin Region
- Hormonal disorders
- Effects of the cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy
- Hernia Repairs
- Severe mumps infection
- Blockages
- Wearing of tight jeans
Male infertility is treated by an Infertility expert and it requires modern diagnostic procedures to detect the cause of infertility.