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Understanding Male Infertility

Male infertility is a condition where a man has difficulty contributing to conception, often due to issues with sperm production, function, or delivery. At Phular IVF, our specialists provide advanced diagnostic and treatment solutions to help overcome these challenges and bring hope to couples dreaming of parenthood.

What is Male Infertility?

Male infertility occurs when a man has a low chance of making his partner pregnant. It usually depends on the quality and quantity of sperm. If sperm count is low, sperm are weak or misshapen, or if sperm delivery is blocked, natural conception becomes difficult.

Male infertility refers to a man's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female partner. It accounts for about 40–50% of infertility cases. This condition can result from low sperm production, abnormal sperm function, or blockages that prevent sperm delivery.

However, thanks to advanced fertility treatments at Phular IVF, even men with severe infertility issues can achieve successful pregnancies with their partners.

Male Infertility Causes

Low sperm count: Insufficient sperm production can hinder fertilization.
Poor sperm motility: Sperm cannot swim effectively to reach the egg.
Abnormal sperm morphology: Misshapen sperm are unable to fertilize an egg properly.
Hormonal imbalances: Affect testosterone and sperm production.
Varicocele: Enlarged veins in the scrotum that impact sperm quality.
Genetic disorders: Chromosomal abnormalities such as Klinefelter’s syndrome.
Lifestyle factors: Smoking, alcohol, drugs, stress, or poor diet.
Infections: Such as mumps orchitis or sexually transmitted diseases.

Male Infertility Treatment at Phular IVF

Phular IVF provides personalized and evidence-based male infertility treatments designed to identify the root cause and restore fertility potential.

Medication Therapy: For hormonal or infection-related issues.
Microsurgery: To correct varicocele or blocked sperm ducts.
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination): Concentrated sperm are placed directly into the uterus.
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection): A single healthy sperm is injected into an egg during IVF.
TESE/PESA: Sperm retrieval directly from testes or epididymis for use in IVF.
Donor Sperm Programs: For severe male infertility or genetic issues.

What are the Common Male Infertility Tests Performed?

Semen Analysis: Checks sperm count, motility (movement), and morphology (shape).
Hormonal Testing: Evaluates levels of testosterone and other hormones that control sperm production.
Genetic Testing: Detects chromosomal abnormalities or Y-chromosome microdeletions.
Scrotal Ultrasound: Identifies varicocele or structural abnormalities in the testicles.
Testicular Biopsy: Examines sperm production directly from the testicular tissue.
Post-Ejaculation Urinalysis: Checks for retrograde ejaculation (when semen enters the bladder).

What are the Different Treatments for Male Infertility?

Medications: Used to treat hormonal imbalances or infections that affect fertility.
Surgery: For conditions like varicocele repair, vasectomy reversal, or obstruction removal.
Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART): Includes IVF, ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), and sperm retrieval methods.
Lifestyle Modifications: Quitting smoking, reducing alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress.
Hormone Therapy: Used when hormonal imbalances affect sperm production.

How is Male Factor Infertility Assessment Done?

Male factor infertility assessment involves a detailed medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests to identify potential causes. Doctors may:

Review medical and sexual history for factors like infections, surgeries, or medication use.
Perform a physical exam to check for testicular size, varicocele, or hormonal symptoms.
Order diagnostic tests such as semen analysis, hormonal panels, or genetic screening.
Evaluate results to design a personalized treatment plan for improving fertility.