Question 1

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.

Question 2

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 3

can spironolactonecause sterility?

Accepted Answer

No: First of all the medicine is quickly reversible. It does not affect the ovaries at all. In men it can reduce male hormones levels. Usually the underlying reason men take is an issue for fertility not the medicine itself. In women it can lead to irregular periods while taking it but again the effects are reversible.

Question 4

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 5

what are the some causes of female sterility?

Accepted Answer

Age,anatomy,hormones: Reasons for female infertility include age. Fertility declines significantly after age 40.  Chromosomal or genetic conditions like turner's syndrome are cause. She may have abnormal anatomy such as a malformed uterus which cannot support pregnancy. Lack of ovulation due to ovarian cysts or hormones are problems. Chemotherapy can cause early menopause. Some women don't know when to have sex.

Question 6

what diseases can cause sterility in females?

Accepted Answer

Infections: Like chlamydia, gonnorrhea, tuberculosis

Question 7

what are the symptoms associated with sterility?

Accepted Answer

Non-specific: In males none at all; in females the most common are irregular or absent periods. This doesn't always mean 'sterility' but can suggest below-normal fertility. No 'symptoms' are terribly specific, testing is the place to start.

Question 8

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 9

can mumps cause sterility in men?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

does mumps really cause permanent sterility?

Accepted Answer

It Can: Mumps may cause onfection in the testicles which on occasion can lead to male sterility. Immunization is still the best prevention.

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