One in 7 of couples are infertile because they cannot conceive a child despite regular intercourse. Male infertility is responsible for up to 1 in 2 casses of infertility, and therefore doing a sperm count should be the very first test an infertile couple should do. The causes of male infertility are due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm, and some of the time this is due to illnesses such as infections or connditions of the scrotum such as hydrocele.
What Is a Varicocele?
My husband was found to have a varicocele - What is that?
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Male Infertility Evaluation
The first test in the evaluation of the infertile male is the semen analysis which is also known as sperm count.
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Causes of Male Infertility
Male infertility affects about 50% of all infertile couples.
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Abnormal Semen Analysis - Which Other Tests Can be Done?
For the man with a poor semen sample, additional tests which may be
recommended include specialized sperm tests, blood tests, and testis
biopsy.
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Sperm Banking Freezing Frozen Sperm
Freezing sperm is an option for men who are not yet ready or able to have a child but who want to give themselves the option of doing so in the future.
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Male Fertility Testing: Sperm Analysis and Count
It measure quality, quantity, and motility of sperm.
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How Infertile Men Can Cope With Father’s Day
For many men, Father’s Day is just another reminder of their struggles with infertility. Here are tips to help cope.
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Abnormal Sperm Count-Next Step
Q: My partner had an abnormal sperm count and we are desperate. Does that mean we will never get pregnant?
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Dealing with the Emotional Impact of Infertility for Men
Since male factor infertility is the primary cause of infertility in
one-third of couples, it may seem strange that most
couples never even consider that infertility is caused by a man; the
vast majority of infertile couples believe it has something to do with
the woman.
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What Causes a Low or Abnormal Sperm Count?
Experts suggest that over half of all male infertility is due to a low sperm count.
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Abnormal Sperm Morphology
One way to describe the shape of sperm is “sperm morphology.” It’s one of the three things a fertility specialist will be looking at when sperm is analyzed.
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How to Collect a Semen Sample for Sperm Testing
Collecting a semen sample is a necessary and common method for men who are testing their fertility by taking a sperm test. There are special precautions that can be taken to make it easier to do it correctly.
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Sperm Morphology - Kruger Sperm Function Test
The Krueger strict sperm test checks the sperm morphology.
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Boxers vs. Briefs and Sperm Count
Could boxers or briefs really make a difference in a man's fertility?
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George Washington’s Infertility
Yes, historians believe that George and Martha struggled with infertility – and suspect it was George’s issue.
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How Okra May Affect Male Fertility
Traditionally, okra (gossypol) has not been a common food in most parts of the United States and is mostly found in southern cooking dishes. Yet, the vegetable has recently become a trendy food among the millennial crowd, and with good reason. Okra is a nutritious and medicinal vegetable.
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Obesity and Male Infertility
There are countless serious health hazards that are associated with high weight, including heart disease and diabetes. However, one such complication that is often overlooked is infertility, and, more specifically, male infertility.
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Reduced Fertility in Overweight and Obese Men
Obese and overweight men are less fertile and programs to prevent obesity may improve men's reproductive health and save medical costs for infertility treatment
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Spermanalysis - Terms
What are the explanations for an abnormal sperm count? Glosary of Terms.
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Vasectomy - How to Get Pregnant Afterwards
After vasectomy, you can have surgery done (vasectomy reversal) or remove sperm surgically and do IVF.
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Male Infertility Inherited?
Young men whose parents had difficulty conceiving are likely to have
relatively poor sperm quality, a new study shows -- offering evidence
that fertility problems are at least partly inherited in some cases.
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Varicocele - What is It?
What is a varicocele?
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Spermanalysis - Abnormal
Definition of an abnormal count from a spermanalysis.
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Varicocele - Information
Information all about varicocele.
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Simple Procedure Improves Male Fertility
Correcting varicose veins in scrotum boosts sperm count, motility, study finds.
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Infertility Causes - Men
Infertility affects approximately 15-20% of all couples. Male infertility factors contribute to approximately 50% of all infertility cases.
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Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation (PE) is also known as rapid ejaculation, premature climax, early ejaculation, or by the Latin term ejaculatio praecox.
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Sperm Count - Fertile vs. Infertile
What are the values of a fertile and infertile sperm count?
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No Sperm - Azoospermia
My partner has Azoospermia (absence of sperm in ejaculate). What should our next step be when trying to get pregnant?
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Risk Factors for Infertility in Men
Environmental factors are a cause of male infertility. The most common environmental factors include use of toxic substances for work, smoking, heavy alcohol use, drug abuse, use of prescription medications for either ulcers or psoriasis, heat exposure to the testes or DES exposure.
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Fever and Sperm
Will his fever affect his sperms and the sperm count?
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Sperm - What Are They
Less than 5% of the ejaculate consists of sperm. Sperm cells, also called spermatozoa or sperm, are made by the man's testes. Production of sperm happens all the time, and it takes about 72 days for a man's body to produce a fully formed sperm.
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Ejaculate - Abnormal Appearance
My boyfriend's ejaculate looks funny
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Tight Jeans and Their Effect on Sperm Count
The Levi's 'Ex-Girlfriend Jean,' those tight jeans also referred to as hipster/rocker jeans: a 'tribute' to your ex-girlfriend, or a way to prevent your new girlfriend from getting pregnant by reducing sperm count?
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Infertility Tests for Men Sperm Count Sperm Analysis
The spermcount also known as sperm analysis, is the main male fertility test and it tests the ejaculate for sperm numbers, ejaculate volume, sperm motility, and sperm morphology.
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Sperm Count - When?
When should we consider having a spermanalysis and how do we have it done?
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Semen Analysis - Sperm Count WHO Criteria
Semen analysis (sperm count) is used to evaluate male fertility. The ejaculate is examined in a laboratory after masturbation and the amount and quality of sperm and seminal fluid (semen) are tested.
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Semen Analysis Sperm Count - Normal Values
A sperm count, also known as a semen analysis, is a test of a man's ejaculate to check for problems that may contribute to infertility.
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Semen Analysis - Sperm Count
Everything you need to know about sperm count and semen analysis.
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Male Fertility Infertility Tests - Sperm Count Semen Analysis
Finding out about his fertility is the second most important information to know when trying to get pregnant.
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Low Sperm Count
Can low sperm count be improved? One study says yes!
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Improving His Fertility And Healthy Sperm
Healthy sperm aren't always a given. Understand how lifestyle factors can affect sperm health and count and what you can do to improve his fertility.
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Overheated Car May Reduce Male Fertility
Heated car seats can decrease sperm counts.
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Overweight Men Are Less Fertile
Men with excess body weight are at increased risk of infertility.
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Antioxidants Affect Semen and Sperm Quality
Antixidants are good for sperm. The lower the antioxidant levels in the man's diet, the less potent their semen (or sperm) may be.
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Low Sperm Count And Hormones
What can cause low sperm count? There are several things that can go wrong with the hormone system whch can result in a low sperm count.
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