A 32-year-old member asked:
What is male infertility?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Vance Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
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.
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Dr. Scott Roseffanswered
Fertility Medicine 40 years experience
Male infertility: Is the inability to achieve a successful pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse due to sperm problems (male contribution).
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What could cause male infertility?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Many causes: A number of things can cause reduced male fertility. Genetic or development problems, toxic or chemical exposures, infectious diseases, trauma, diseases or conditions of the genital tract, and sexual dysfunction to name some.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
How is male infertility treated?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Male Infertility: The first step is a sperm analysis to count the number, determine movement, and abnormal forms. Step 2 is an examination of the patient including the scrotum looking for a varicocoele.(swollen vessel). Thirdly the MD will determine what is needed next and whether medication like Clomid Rx can be helpful to impact the sperm production. All of this requires a MD visit.
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Last updated Sep 26, 2014
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