Fertility And Pregnancy Advice

Up until this point we’ve looked at a lot of symptons and causes linked to female infertility. However, there is just as much chance that the male may be the one having problems. So what factors are linked to male infertility?

A history of:
• sexually transmitted disease
• problems getting or maintaining an erection• infection with the mumps virus after puberty
• chronic illness such as diabetes, thyroid disease or heart disease
• undescended testicle/s
• testicular tumours, cysts or cancer
• problems ejaculating

Or if you currently:
• take medications such as antihistamines or beta blockers

• are overweight (body mass index greater than 29) or underweight (body mass index less than 19)

• smoke tobacco or marijuana

Male infertility is a problem and there is little available treatment.  It can be caused by certain health conditions like testicular cancer and kidney disease.  It could be the first sign of genetic abnormality.  It is defined as the inability of an individual to contribute towards conception.  Male infertility is usually due to a lowered sperm production or no sperm production.

If any of the mentioned reasons apply to you speak to your doctort. Waiting a full six months or a year to try to conceive naturally may be a waste of your time. Ideally, a couple should go together as it is equally likely that the problem will lie with the man as with the woman. Your doctor should be able to answer your questions, arrange for some initial tests and, if necessary, refer you to an infertility specialist.

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