Male infertility refers to a man’s inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female partner after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. It is often due to issues with sperm production, function, or delivery.

Infertility in men can be caused by several physical, hormonal, or lifestyle factors. These include:

• Low sperm count
• Poor sperm movement (motility) or shape (morphology)
• Hormonal imbalances (low testosterone)
• Varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum)
• Infections affecting the reproductive organs
• Obstruction in sperm-carrying ducts
• Smoking, alcohol, or drug abuse
• Excessive heat exposure (e.g., hot tubs, tight underwear)
• Chronic stress or poor diet

Signs may include:

• Difficulty getting a partner pregnant
• Low sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Swelling or pain in the testicle area

Treatment focuses on improving sperm quality and addressing underlying causes. Options include:

• Hormone therapy: For hormonal imbalances
• Medications and supplements (e.g., Zinc, Vitamin E, Clomiphene): Improve sperm production and quality
• Surgery: To treat varicocele or unblock sperm ducts
• Lifestyle changes: Quit smoking, limit alcohol, exercise, eat a balanced diet
• Assisted reproductive techniques (e.g., IUI, IVF, ICSI): Help achieve conception when natural methods fail.

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