• Risk factors for the formation of antisperm antibodies in men include the breakdown of the blood‑testis barrier, trauma and surgery, orchitis, varicocele, infections, prostatitis, testicular cancer, failure of immunosuppression and unprotected receptive anal or oral sex with men. (wikipedia.org)
  • 11-14] Among vaccinated patients, complications of mumps are uncommon but occur more frequently among adults than children, mainly due to higher rates of orchitis among post-pubertal males. (cdc.gov)
  • 8] About half of patients with mumps orchitis develop testicular atrophy of the affected testicles. (cdc.gov)
  • Nodular beading of the vas is a characteristic physical finding, and orchitis and the resulting testicular swelling can be difficult to differentiate from other mass lesions of the testes. (medscape.com)
  • Rare causes include orchitis due to mumps, testicular torsion, chemotherapy with alkylating drugs, and trauma. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This is a prevalent male disease, often a complication of epididymitis, and can develop into epididymo-orchitis in severe cases. (drleetcmclinic.com)
  • Orchitis or epididymitis caused by gonorrhea infection can result in loss of testicular function and partial or complete obstruction of the epididymis. (drleetcmclinic.com)
  • Infections like HIV, Epididymitis, Orchitis, Gonorrhea etc can cause testicular damage or blocking of sperm tubules. (urologyspecialityclinic.com)
  • A bigger challenge, such as an inherited chromosomal disorder, hormone imbalance, enlarged testicular veins, or a disease that hinders sperm passage, maybe the root cause of the signs and symptoms in certain men. (edu.ng)
  • Factors relating to male infertility include: Antisperm antibodies (ASA) have been considered as infertility cause in around 10-30% of infertile couples. (wikipedia.org)
  • Men as well as women participate in the increasing number of couples who have problems with natural conception. (gennet.cz)
  • Low sperm count infertility can be challenging for couples. (edu.ng)
  • One-third of the causes of infertility in heterosexual couples can be attributed to male problems, one-third to female problems, and one-third to a mix of factors or undetermined causes. (iyurved.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)
  • Around the world, nearly 60 to 80 million couples are affected by infertility, and the ranges vary from country to country. (fertilityzilla.com)
  • Happily, many couples treated for infertility are able to have babies. (medlineplus.gov)
  • While ED does not directly cause infertility, it can create hurdles in the process of conception by making it challenging for couples to achieve successful ejaculation . (actionalliance.co)
  • Dr. Namita Kotia has been practicing infertility treatment at Aastha Fertility Care since 2010, and during this time, she has helped around 2000+ couples become parents through IVF treatment and also other assisted reproductive technology (ART) methods like ICSI, IUI, GIFT, etc. (aasthafertility.com)
  • With infertility being the most common issue among couples these days, arriving at an accurate diagnosis and identifying the effective fertility treatment timely is one of the main factors for healing. (aasthafertility.com)
  • More than 15-20% of the couples worldwide face difficulties getting pregnant, affected by infertility issues. (aasthafertility.com)
  • Overall, 2/3 of men will see an improvement in their sperm number and motility, and more than 40% of these couples will be able to establish a pregnancy. (southwestvasectomyreversal.com)
  • A recent study actually looked at couples undergoing inseminations when the man had a varicocele. (southwestvasectomyreversal.com)
  • The law permits only altruistic purposes to those couples suffering from proven infertility or disease. (fertilityworld.in)
  • What's the Difference between Infertility, Sterility & Subfertility? (invitra.com)
  • Infertility (or subfertility) is defined as the inability of a couple to achieve fertilization after 12 months of free and unprotected sex. (hickeysolution.com)
  • In 2016 the Journal of Ginseng Research published an animal study which showed that panax ginseng protected against oxidative-stress-induced male subfertility and age-induced male subfertility. (healthbuff.com)
  • Welling Homeopathy Treatment offers speciality Homeopathic medicines for the treatment of Oligospermia helping men to father a child at the earliest. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
  • In addition to other signs of hormonal imbalance, low sperm count symptoms can include reduced sexual desire or difficulties keeping an erection (erectile dysfunction), swelling or a lump, testicular pain, and reduced sperm count. (edu.ng)
  • Asian Ginseng support healthy sex drive, erectile dysfunction and enhance sexual performance in men. (vitaminhub.ng)
  • Navigating the complexities of male fertility can be a daunting prospect, particularly when dealing with conditions like erectile dysfunction . (actionalliance.co)
  • Surprisingly, many people assume that erectile dysfunction (ED), often synonymous with impotence , directly leads to infertility. (actionalliance.co)
  • Erectile dysfunction (ED) and infertility are distinct conditions , but they can share common root causes . (actionalliance.co)
  • Erectile dysfunction and infertility are often seen together, but while erectile dysfunction doesn't directly cause male infertility, they may have shared root causes. (actionalliance.co)
  • Often, people mistakenly equate erectile dysfunction (ED) with infertility. (actionalliance.co)
  • Moreover, it's essential not just considering physical impediments like erectile dysfunction but also acknowledging emotional impact of infertility on sexuality which often lead feelings of sexual inadequacy and depression. (actionalliance.co)
  • Erectile dysfunction and male infertility, while distinct in their implications, often share common root causes . (actionalliance.co)
  • Erectile dysfunction, also known as male impotence, can pose a significant obstacle in the path to conception. (actionalliance.co)
  • Although some infections can result in permanent testicular damage, most often sperm can still be retrieved. (rajeevclinic.com)
  • The consistent use of hot tubs or baths, recreational drugs such as alcohol, cocaine, marijuana or tobacco, and fevers from flu's or other infections can all lower sperm counts in otherwise healthy men. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
  • Unencapsulated sequence type 11 meningococci containing the gonococcal aniA-norB locus and belonging to the United States N. meningitidis urethritis clade (US_NmUC) are causative agents of urethral infections in the United States, predominantly among men who have sex with men. (bvsalud.org)
  • When it comes to male genital infections, people more or less have heard of them. (drleetcmclinic.com)
  • Reproductive infections can cause male infertility, such as long-term infection of the reproductive tract, which can lead to malignant transformation of semen liquefaction and can also lead to some functional disorders of prostate secretion. (drleetcmclinic.com)
  • Infertility and sterility are two terms that make reference to the inability to have children. (invitra.com)
  • Is sterility the same as infertility? (invitra.com)
  • What is the difference between infertility and sterility? (invitra.com)
  • Nevertheless, in cases of infertility, the chances of creating a family are a little bit higher than in cases of sterility, although it might not be possible either. (invitra.com)
  • Even though both sterility and infertility are two-way things, the cause behind it might be related to the man, the woman, or both members of the couple. (invitra.com)
  • On the other hand, infertility or sterility is defined as an inability to contribute towards conception due to problems with sperm production or release . (actionalliance.co)
  • Males with this syndrome carry an extra X chromosome (XXY), meaning they have 47 chromosomes compared to the normal 46 in each cell. (wikipedia.org)
  • Where a normal healthy male will have both an X and a Y chromosome, affected males have genetic deletions in the Y chromosome. (wikipedia.org)
  • if a male is fathered by a man who also exhibited Y chromosome deletions then this trait will be passed down. (wikipedia.org)
  • Missing regions on the Y chromosome (microdeletions) occur in 6% of men with low sperm counts and 15% of men with no sperm counts. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
  • Each of the patient groups was analyzed for serum FSH concentration, testicular volume, chromosomal abnormalities (including karyotype abnormalities and Y-chromosome microdeletions), and the presence of sperm during testicular mapping. (urologytimes.com)
  • Chromosome issues, such as Klinefelter's Syndrome, in which a male is born with two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome. (fertilitycarolinas.com)
  • What is Y chromosome infertility? (invitra.com)
  • how- felter syndrome is characterized by X chromosome polys- ever, successful sperm recovery from men with Kline- omy with X disomy being the most common variant felter syndrome indicating that adolescents with Kline- (47,XXY). (health-abstracts.com)
  • Large-scale analyses of the X chromosome in 2,354 infertile men discover recurrently affected genes associated with spermatogenic failure. (cdc.gov)
  • We aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of all X chromosome-linked protein-coding genes in 2,354 azoospermic/cryptozoospermic men from four independent cohorts. (cdc.gov)
  • Whether the sperm has a Y or an X chromosome determines whether the child will be male or female. (fertiligy.com)
  • 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: Varicocele is a condition of swollen testicle veins. (wikipedia.org)
  • In some men, an underlying problem such as an inherited chromosomal abnormality, a hormonal imbalance, dilated testicular veins or a condition that blocks the passage of sperm may cause signs and symptoms. (rajeevclinic.com)
  • A varicocele is an enlargement of veins within the scrotum (pampiniform plexus of veins) that often presents in upto 40% of infertile males. (metromaleclinic.com)
  • Proposed mechanisms of impaired spermatogenesis include reduction in testicular oxygen supply, high blood pressure in the veins, elevated temperatures, increased oxidative stress (free radical production) and increased levels of catecholamines (steroids) in the veins. (metromaleclinic.com)
  • They may for example include previous infection of measles, malaria, testicular cancer, and other illnesses. (gennet.cz)
  • Scarring due to surgery on the male reproductive system or from infection and sexually transmitted diseases. (vrikshakalpaayurveda.com)
  • Therefore, genital infection leading to infertility is the main direct cause. (drleetcmclinic.com)
  • The initial evaluation of the male patient should be rapid, noninvasive, and cost-effective, as nearly 70% of conditions that cause infertility in men can be diagnosed with history, physical examination, and hormonal and semen analysis alone. (medscape.com)
  • Semen analysis and hormone evaluation are essential parameters in giving a definitive diagnosis in infertile males. (statperson.com)
  • Semen analysis is the most basic and useful test, and it is helpful in detecting 9 out of 10 men with fertility issue. (fertilityzilla.com)
  • A male infertility consultation includes semen analysis, and blood tests to conduct hormonal analysis, chromosomal analysis or genetic screening. (urologyspecialityclinic.com)
  • Oligospermia rates are noticeably higher in less developed countries, and an increased percentage of infertility is caused by infectious disorders. (edu.ng)
  • Errors of sex determination and gonadal development, such as gonadal dysgenesis (46,XX or 46,XY) and testicular and ovotesticular disorders of sex development, represent rare forms of male hypogonadism. (msdmanuals.com)
  • These causes can also be a reason for infertility, because in some cases, despite these disorders, fertilization occurs but the embryo doesn't develop afterwards. (invitra.com)
  • Developing next-generation methods to treat the most complex cases of infertility (no eggs, no sperm). (upmc.com)
  • In addition, 2% of men with low counts and 15-20% of men with no sperm counts will harbor chromosomal abnormalities detected by cytogenetic analysis (karyotype). (wellinghomeopathy.com)
  • Karyotypic abnormalities were seen in 15.5% of men, but there was no correlation with stage of maturation arrest. (urologytimes.com)
  • Medications and surgery can be used to address hormonal imbalances and structural abnormalities that affect male fertility. (yourhealthtoday.net)
  • 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)
  • This diagnosis is further recommended for the purpose of discovering and subsequently treating the cause of infertility. (gennet.cz)
  • Diagnosis is by testicular examination, sometimes. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Early diagnosis and treatment can improve the quality of life and theoverall health of men with Klinefelter syndrome. (health-abstracts.com)
  • We also discuss future research opportunities and challenges to further expand our understanding of human infertility and improve patient care by providing precision diagnosis and personalized treatments. (cdc.gov)
  • Awareness, diagnosis and timely treatment help in preventing infertility in men. (urologyspecialityclinic.com)
  • The primary benefits of varicocele repair in azoospermic men with spermatogenic failure are the return of motile sperm in semen and the ability to avoid an invasive surgical procedure for testicular sperm extraction. (metromaleclinic.com)
  • They may result in a male or undervirilized male phenotype, ambiguous genitals at birth, and some degree of testicular and spermatogenic failure. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Infertility may result from bilateral vasal obstruction. (medscape.com)
  • 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)
  • Obstruction of the normal flow of sperm due to such conditions as testicular trauma and vasectomy. (vrikshakalpaayurveda.com)
  • Oligospermia has many different causes, as many different medical conditions can reduce sperm concentration. (bionity.com)
  • Infertility in men can result from deficiencies in sperm formation, concentration, or transportation. (medscape.com)
  • In 2016 the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine published a double-blind study involving 80 male infertility patients which found that, compared to a placebo, Korean red ginseng improved sperm concentration, motility, morphology and viability after 12 weeks. (healthbuff.com)
  • If the sperm concentration is less than 15 million/mL, it is called oligozoospermia or oligospermia. (zivafertility.com)
  • At the tissue level, under chronic administration testicular morphology is changed which can exert its effect on sperm quality. (ijpbs.net)
  • You have an infertility issue if you have low sperm count, motility and normal morphology . (vitaminhub.ng)
  • Mumps Malaria Testicular cancer Defects in USP26 in some cases Acrosomal defects affecting egg penetration Idiopathic oligospermia - unexplained sperm deficiencies account for 30% of male infertility. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2% of men, low sperm counts may be due to hormonal imbalance from prolactinoma. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
  • Surgery, radiation or chemotherapy to treat tumors also can affect male fertility. (rajeevclinic.com)
  • Specialist for male Infertility- Erectile/Sexual Dysfunction-Testicular pain- Gynaecomastia- Delayed Puberty- Cosmetic Circumcison- Prostate problems-Vasectomy- Penile implant surgery and various Micro-Urgeries. (lybrate.com)
  • TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction): In most ARTs, sperm extraction is essential. (zivafertility.com)
  • In 2011 Endocrine Regulations published an animal study which found that diabetic rats had improvements in fertility and testicular antioxidants and reductions in oxidative stress and testicular damage after treatment with ginseng extract. (healthbuff.com)
  • Do not wish to delay or interrupt their gender-affirming treatments to avoid male puberty and sperm production. (upmc.com)
  • Please read the blog as we guide you through the details of sperm motility, treatments, and causes to get a clear view of the infertility issue. (aasthafertility.com)
  • We review various aspects of human infertility, including etiology, mechanisms, and treatments, with a particular emphasis on genetics. (cdc.gov)
  • 7. Cobellis G, Cacciola G, Scarpa D, Meccariello R, Chianese R, Franzoni MF, Mackie K, Pierantoni R, Fasano S. Endocannabinoid system in frog and rodent testis: type-1 cannabinoid receptor and fatty acid amide hydrolase activity in male germ cells. (ijpbs.net)
  • Testis-expressed gene 11 inhibits cisplatin-induced DNA damage and contributes to chemoresistance in testicular germ cell tumor. (nih.gov)
  • Additionally the microscope and a special Doppler instrument (a fancy machine that uses sound waves to detect blood flow) are used to detect the testicular artery (which supplies the blood to the testicle) and lymphatic channels. (southwestvasectomyreversal.com)
  • In order to determine male fertility, examinations are carried out as part of comprehensive reproductive health care of the couple. (gennet.cz)
  • But, the impacts of Cannabis on the reproductive health of females and males are multi-faceted and differentially fatal. (ijpbs.net)
  • It provides a holistic approach to male reproductive health. (vitaminhub.ng)
  • In 2015 the Journal of Ginseng Research published an animal study which showed that Korean red ginseng protected mice against damage to the male reproductive system caused by the chemotherapy drug, busulfan. (healthbuff.com)