• Often semen with a decreased sperm concentration may also show significant abnormalities in sperm morphology and motility (technically oligoasthenoteratozoospermia). (wikipedia.org)
  • Researchers discovered that eating a combination of almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts every day increased men's sperm count, shape, and motility. (iyurved.com)
  • Sperm morphology, vitality, and motility can all be improved by walnuts. (iyurved.com)
  • Consider consuming flaxseed, chia seeds, or sunflower seeds, which provide vitamin E and other antioxidants that could aid to increase sperm production and also motility. (iyurved.com)
  • Sesame can also be recommended as an effective and safe treatment for male factor infertility because it increases sperm motility and count overall. (iyurved.com)
  • It is also beneficial in increasing sperm count and motility (movement) in men who are infertile. (iyurved.com)
  • Asthenozoospermia - Sperm with reduced motility and consequently poor quality. (nordicalagos.org)
  • Male Infertility Causes - More than 90% of male infertility cases are due to low sperm counts, poor sperm quality, or both. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • A significant factor affecting both conditions could be certain lifestyle habits like smoking or excessive alcohol consumption that are known to wreak havoc on the male reproductive system leading to erectile difficulties and poor sperm quality. (actionalliance.co)
  • Abnormalities in chromosomal numbers and structure as well as deletions on the important Y chromosome present in normal males can also impact fertility. (ssmr.org)
  • Despite this, many genetic causes of male infertility remain unknown, even though it is recognised that rates of genetic abnormalities are likely to be increased among men requiring ART. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Sperm abnormalities include: 1 To conceive a child, a male's sperm must combine with a female's egg. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Detection of certain genetic causes of male infertility allows couples to be informed about the potential to transmit genetic abnormalities that may affect the health of offspring. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Neurological defects in men exemplify one of these shared root causes that could lead to infertility through ED and semen abnormalities due to ejaculatory malfunction. (actionalliance.co)
  • For instance, hormonal imbalances and neurological defects could lead to sperm production abnormalities or ejaculatory dysfunctions, both impacting fertility severely. (actionalliance.co)
  • An abnormal postcoital test result is observed in 10% of infertile couples. (medscape.com)
  • An estimated 15% of couples meet this criterion and are considered infertile, with approximately 35% due to female factors alone, 30% due to male factors alone, 20% due to a combination of female and male factors, and 15% unexplained. (medscape.com)
  • When couples are infertile, the man should always be evaluated for sperm disorders. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) are specialised techniques that help infertile couples overcome infertility issues and enable them to conceive. (aakash.ac.in)
  • Author summary Male sterility affects one in seven couples, and around half of these are the result of male factor disorders. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • About 1 in 7 couples face infertility and among those 30% of cases are based on Male Infertility. (iyurved.com)
  • It is one of several difficulties couples may have delivering sperm to the vagina during intercourse. (ssmr.org)
  • The outpatient records of 350 infertile couples, were reviewed. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • Amongst them 136 couples met the study inclusion criteria such as history of infertility, no male or female infertility factors, negativity of laboratory cultural exams in both male and female partners, at least two seminal parameters suggestive for infections, and thus constituted the study sample. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • They impair sperm development by preventing proper drainage of blood from the testicles back into the abdomen. (ssmr.org)
  • Hormonal imbalances can affect sexual desire or impair sperm production, further complicating conception efforts. (actionalliance.co)
  • In a number of situations direct medical or surgical intervention can improve the sperm concentration, examples are use of FSH in men with pituitary hypogonadism, antibiotics in case of infections, or operative corrections of a hydrocele, varicocele, or vas deferens obstruction. (wikipedia.org)
  • have congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens, but the vasa deferentia may also be absent in men with mutations of CTFR that do not cause symptomatic cystic fibrosis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Any portion of the male reproductive tract, such as the vas deferens, the epididymis, or the ejaculatory duct inside the prostate can be obstructed, preventing normal transport of sperm from the testicles to the urethra, where it leaves the body during ejaculation. (ssmr.org)
  • Conditions of the male that affect fertility are still generally underdiagnosed and undertreated. (medscape.com)
  • This figure of about 50% includes situations where male factor infertility is the only factor and those more common situations where there are fertility factors in both partners. (mcurefertility.com)
  • With the right medical attention, a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet, fertility in male can be treated. (iyurved.com)
  • Due to its high folic acid content, pumpkin seeds are excellent at increasing male fertility. (iyurved.com)
  • Although researchers do not yet understand just exactly how antibodies damage fertility, they know that these antibodies can make it more difficult for sperm to swim to the uterus and penetrate eggs. (ssmr.org)
  • Genetics play a central role in fertility, particularly since sperm carry half of the DNA mix to the partner's egg. (ssmr.org)
  • Navigating the complexities of male fertility can be a daunting prospect, particularly when dealing with conditions like erectile dysfunction . (actionalliance.co)
  • Through this enlightening piece, we aim to clarify these misconceptions , unpacking the true relationship between ED and male fertility . (actionalliance.co)
  • Although there's no direct link between ED and male fertility issues such as low sperm count, the association exists indirectly because successful ejaculation is needed for fertilization. (actionalliance.co)
  • If the failure of descent is due to an obstruction then the prognosis in terms of fertility is much higher than if no obstruction is present. (thenewjerseymaleinfertilitycenter.com)
  • Adrenal Androgens - Male hormones produced by the adrenal gland that are sometimes elevated in women with PCOS, causing fertility problems. (nordicalagos.org)
  • Andrologist - A doctor that specializes in the area of male health, particularly male fertility and reproductive health. (nordicalagos.org)
  • Tubal obstruction , endometriosis or salpingitis are some of the tubal disorders that most affect a woman's fertility. (invitra.com)
  • There are a variety of things that could cause you to experience oligospermia or other sperm disorders. (mcurefertility.com)
  • Sperm disorders include defects in quality or quantity of sperm produced and defects in sperm emission. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Causes of male infertility - UpToDate Causes of male infertility Endocrine and systemic disorders (hypogonadotropic hypogonadism) Congenital disorders Congenital GnRH deficiency (Kallmann syndrome) Iron overload syndromes Multiorgan genetic disorders (Prader-Willi syndrome, Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome, familial cerebellar ataxia) Low sperm count (oligospermia) A malfunctioning immune system. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • these are disorders at the level of the fallopian tubes, which is the place where the egg and sperm unite to create the embryo. (invitra.com)
  • The discussion of male infertility focuses on genetic factors impairing spermatogenesis and includes numerical chromosomal anomalies such as Klinefelter syndrome, structural chromosomal anomalies such as Y-chromosome microdeletions, certain single gene mutations, syndromic diseases, and epigenetic mutations. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • In most cases of oligospermia including its idiopathic form there is no direct medical or surgical intervention agreed to be effective. (wikipedia.org)
  • Testicular biopsy is indicated in azoospermic men with a normal-sized testis and normal findings on hormonal studies to evaluate for ductal obstruction, to further evaluate idiopathic infertility, and to retrieve sperm. (medscape.com)
  • There are many causes for oligospermia including: Pre-testicular factors refer to conditions that impede adequate support of the testes and include situations of poor hormonal support and poor general health including: Hypogonadism due to various causes Drugs, alcohol, smoking Strenuous riding (bicycle riding, horseback riding) Medications, including androgens. (wikipedia.org)
  • Testicular torsion, or twisting of the testicle resulting in a strangulation of the blood supply, occurs in men whose tissue surrounding the testicle is not well attached to the scrotum. (ssmr.org)
  • Another rare mechanism of infertility is destruction or inactivation of sperm by sperm antibodies, which are usually produced by the man. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Triggered by a man's immunologic response to his own sperm, the production of antisperm antibodies results from injury, surgery or infection of the reproductive tract. (ssmr.org)
  • In attacking the sperm, antibodies prevent normal movement and function of the sperm. (ssmr.org)
  • Thus, an appropriate male evaluation may allow the couple to better understand the basis of their infertility and to obtain genetic counseling when appropriate. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • The Y chromosome contains the genetic material with the codes that determine the male gender, and related masculine characteristics and development. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Background Genetic causes of male infertility are hypothesized to involve multiple types of mutations, from single gene defects to complex chromosome rearrangements. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Sperm may be underdeveloped, abnormally shaped, carrying damaged genetic material, or unable to move properly. (ssmr.org)
  • When levels of these hormones are severely low, poor sperm development can result. (ssmr.org)
  • Erectile dysfunction, also known as male impotence, can pose a significant obstacle in the path to conception. (actionalliance.co)
  • The main sign or symptom of a low sperm count is the inability to conceive a baby with a partner after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse. (mcurefertility.com)
  • Moreover, physical obstruction of the reproductive tract may result in functional glitches in sperm ejection - an issue paralleling erectile deficiencies that hinder proper intercourse for successful conception. (actionalliance.co)
  • Artificial Insemination (AI) - The introduction of sperm directly into a female's reproductive tract for fertilization of the egg. (nordicalagos.org)
  • In this case, even though the egg-sperm binding does occur, the resulting embryo is unable to implant or cannot develop till the end of the pregnancy, that is, delivery. (invitra.com)
  • Males with Klinefelter's syndrome have an extra X chromosome, which causes abnormal development of the testicles. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Men who are infertile may experience the condition for a variety of reasons, including genetics, environmental influences, lifestyle choices, low sperm counts, dysfunctional sperm, and sperm delivery obstructions. (iyurved.com)
  • The term sterility is defined as the inability to achieve a pregnancy because the fusion between the egg and the sperm , that is, fertilization never occurs. (invitra.com)
  • functional and/or anatomical alterations of the cervix can hinder the ascent of the sperm and thus prevent fertilization. (invitra.com)
  • Some hormones produced by the pituitary gland are responsible for stimulating the testicles to make sperm. (ssmr.org)
  • In this technique, eggs are fertilized using the partner's or donor's sperms, under simulated conditions in the laboratory. (aakash.ac.in)
  • Recently, several recurrent X-chromosome microdeletions (located in subtelomeric region of the long arm) were reported to be associated with male infertility in Spanish and Italian males. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • For many decades sperm concentrations of less than 20 million sperm/ml were considered low or oligospermic, recently, however, the WHO reassessed sperm criteria and established a lower reference point, less than 15 million sperm/ml, consistent with the 5th percentile for fertile men. (wikipedia.org)
  • Infertility in men can result from deficiencies in sperm formation, concentration, or transportation. (medscape.com)
  • Causes of infertility in men can be explained by deficiencies in sperm formation, concentration, or transportation. (medscape.com)
  • When a man struggles with getting or maintaining an erection, it may become challenging or even impossible to successfully achieve pregnancy. (actionalliance.co)
  • All treatments that involve combining the eggs that were removed from a woman's ovaries with sperm to enable pregnancy. (nordicalagos.org)
  • In short, the main difference between being infertile and being sterile lies in the precise moment when the problem that prevents pregnancy appears. (invitra.com)
  • A couple whose gametes (egg and sperm) have never been able to cause a pregnancy. (invitra.com)
  • But we have no solid evidence for what is the threshold, if any, for the sperm count to exceed in order to allow the male to be fertile [4,5,7]. (infertile.com)
  • Indications for performing a postcoital test include semen hyperviscosity, increased or decreased semen volume with good sperm density, or unexplained infertility. (medscape.com)
  • In everyday language, some examples of words or terms used as synonyms of infertile and sterile include the adjectives barren and unproductive . (invitra.com)
  • The use of carnitine showed some promise in a controlled trial in selected cases of male infertility improving sperm quality and further studies are needed. (wikipedia.org)
  • Zinc and omega-3 fatty acids are found in pumpkin seeds, and these nutrients may increase sperm quality. (iyurved.com)
  • The testes normally descend in the 8th month of gestation, with 3-4% of term male infants having cryptorchid testes at birth that will descend within the first year of life. (thenewjerseymaleinfertilitycenter.com)
  • Congenital anorchia (lack of testes) is a rare condition in which the testes are present and functioning at 8-14 weeks gestation (since the external and internal genitalia are male) and for some unknown reason are lost after this point in development. (thenewjerseymaleinfertilitycenter.com)
  • Am. Diagnosing male infertility problems usually involves: General physical examination and medical history. (ubbcluj.ro)