Question 1

can a man be infertile if he surgically had his testes drop after birth?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Testicles are housed in the scrotum because sperm production requires a temperature a few degrees lower than the body. Undescended testicles that are not brought into the scrotum from a young age will not produce sperm. Even with surgical correction, higher rates of infertility are seen.

Question 2

what can make a man infertile?

Accepted Answer

Infertile: Infertility usually results from low testosterone.
Please see your doctor and tell him/her about your symptoms and background medical history.
You will be examined and appropriate lab studies ordered. 
Once the data is in the doctor will have better information to help you.

Question 3

what causes men to be infertile?

Accepted Answer

Many things can.: Things that can cause infertility in men include overall health, sexually transmitted infections, lifestyle choices such as smoking and alcohol and drug use, obesity, testicular injury, exposure to chronic high heat, and reproductive toxins in the workplace such as heavy metal exposure, radiation, and pesticides.

Question 4

what causes infertility to occur in men?

Accepted Answer

Defective Sperm: Either the sperm produced are ineffective, not fully mature, have poor mobility or there are no sperm due to injury or development. Even a low number of sperm makes it hard to get pregnant.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of infertility in men?

Accepted Answer

Not fathering kids: The only symptom of infertility is not being able to successfully sire children.  However, there are a host of medical conditions associated with male factor infertility that may present wiith symptoms in other organ systems.

Question 6

what causes a man to have infertile problem?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Many are born with abnormalities in sperm production.  Some lose production ability with time.  Infections can block tubes, vas deferens, that take sperm to the outside.  Trauma or surgery can cause problems.  Some have hormone problems that affect the sperm production.  Drugs such as BP meds or steroids for weight lifting or sports can do it.

Question 7

at what age do men start becoming infertile?

Accepted Answer

None: There is no age at which men become infertile.  Fertility can decline very slightly with age, but men can remain fertile until they die!

Question 8

what are the causes of a man to be infertile?

Accepted Answer

Many Things: Sometimes sperm production is decreased. Blockages can occur in the testicle preventing sperm from being released. Sometimes there can be genetic reasons. Smoking can damage sperm which can cause them to be genetically abnormal or to cause physical defects in the sperm. There are a number of problems that can occur and most can be fixed.

Question 9

what do men think of infertile women? barren?

Accepted Answer

Not anymore.: With the advances in assisted reproduction technology most infertile women can still carry normal pregnancies to term and have healthy babies. Therefore, the old-age stereotype of the barren spinster is no longer socially applicable - thanks to our rei (reproductive endocrinology and infertility) colleagues.

Question 10

does daily mastubation causes infertility in men ?

Accepted Answer

No relationship: Hopefully you will find a suitable companion as a better outlet., .

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