Question 1

is male sterility reversible?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Two broad categories: decrease or no sperm production or obstruction in the ducts that convey sperm from testes to outside. The treatment generally is: if there are sperm in the ejaculate they can be used for insemination or ivf with intracytoplasmic sperm injection into the egg. No medicine or surgery prove effective so far.

Question 2

are there any symptoms of sterility in men?

Accepted Answer

Sterility: No symptoms. Only inability to father a child without proper sperm production or ejaculation.

Question 3

how can men combat sterility?

Accepted Answer

See a REI specialist: See a reproductive endocrinologist if you and your partner are trying to conceive, who may also refer you to a urologist. Tests for men with low sperm count include hormone testing: total testosterone, estradiol, lh, fsh, tsh, prolactin. Some need genetic testing. If we find hormone issues some guys get better sperm counts with Anastrozole (off-label use) or clomid (clomiphene). Hcg & fsh shots are used rarely.

Question 4

can mumps cause sterility in men?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Rarely even after bilateral orchitis.

Question 5

what are the chances of male sterility if mumps are contracted in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Sterility is rare even in cases of bilateral orchitis.  Affected testes may atrophy resulting in cosmetic imbalance, though.

Question 6

does ruptured appendicitis causes sterility in men?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Whereas in women it can cause blockage of fallopian tubes with inflammatory adhesions.  If you are concerned, get to a doctor for a sperm analysis.

Question 7

is there a virus or bacteria that causes sterility in either men or women?

Accepted Answer

Mumps Orchitis: Mumps is a virus that can cause permanent male factor infertility.

Question 8

what stds cause sterility in both males and females?

Accepted Answer

Sterility: None of the STDs cause certain sterility in either, and impact on male fertility is generally much less risk than for females. If we restrict health discussion to fertility problems only, my vote is for chlamydia infection as the highest risk in females; the frequency and degree of tubal damage is very high.

Question 9

does heavy marijuana use over a long time lead to sterility in men? or do sperm go back to normal when it's stopped?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Cannabis use decreases secretion of testosterone, decreases desire for sex and leads to impotence and gynecomastia.  It also decreases sperm count and motility. Changes in semen  seen with heavy cannabis smoking may cause increased infertility. It is unclear if these effects are reversible. It will be best to stop now for this &amp; other undesirable effects of abuse of marijuana. Take care &amp;  be saf

Question 10

what causes sterility?

Accepted Answer

Infections are a: common cause of tubal damage which causes sterility.  They can also lead to male infertility.  Endometriosis and PCOS can lead to sub-fertility.  Older female age also lowers fertility.

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