Male Infertility

Male Infertility Treatment & Diagnostics in Tardeo, Mumbai

Male Infertility

Infertility is becoming an increasingly common issue among couples who want to conceive and have a baby. Almost 10 - 15 percent of couples in India are infertile. The chances of infertility due to the male partner are equal to those due to the female partner. Modern couples are growing more and more aware of this reality. 

In most cases, infertile couples still have a chance of getting pregnant with the help of lifestyle improvements and advanced assisted reproductive techniques like IUI, IVF, etc. 

What Is male infertility?

Male infertility pertains to issues in a man’s reproductive organs. If a couple has been trying to get pregnant for more than 12 months with regular intercourse with no success, they are known to be infertile. Your fertility specialist will evaluate both partners to determine the exact cause of infertility and recommend an appropriate course of treatment. 

To seek treatment, you can visit any of the urology hospitals in Mumbai. Or you can search online for a urology doctor near me.

What are the symptoms of male infertility?

Infertility has no evident signs or symptoms. The most common sign of infertility could be the inability to conceive despite regular intercourse for more than 12 months. 

However, you can look out for these signs of concern:

1. Erectile dysfunction or the difficulty to hold an erection 
2. Swelling, inflammation or a lump around the testes
3. Abnormal growth of breasts
4. Reduction in the amount of body hair on the face and other parts of the body
5. Abnormal sperm parameters 

What causes male infertility?

Infertility in men can result from:

1. Poor lifestyle choices like smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, etc. 
2. Genetic defects
3. Hormonal imbalances
4. Injury or trauma
5. Development of polyps or tumors
6. High and regular exposure to heat
7. High stress levels
8. Vitamin deficiencies like zinc, vitamin C, etc. 
9. Underlying health conditions like diabetes, malnutrition, obesity, neurological problems, etc.
10. Issues in the genital areas like inflammation, injury, cancer, etc. 

When should you see a doctor?

You must get yourself checked when:

• You cannot have a baby and your female partner’s fertility health is good.
• You have been hurt or suffered from an injury around your genitals. 
• You are experiencing other disorders like erectile dysfunction, swollen and painful testes, etc. 
• Abnormally growing breasts.
• Inability to ejaculate. 

You can request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Tardeo, Mumbai. 

Call 1860 500 2244 to book an appointment.

How is male infertility diagnosed?

When you consult any doctor or infertility specialist to determine your fertility condition, they will probably recommend the following tests and checkups:

• Physical Examination Your doctor will physically check the health of your genitals to see if there is any inflammation, lumps or injury in the area. 
• Medical History Your medical records will help the doctor understand your overall health condition and your family history as well. Blood tests and urine tests can help him or her understand whether there are any infections, deficiencies or hormonal conditions that could be causing your infertility. 
• Semen Test and Analysis You will be asked to give a sample of your semen for analysis. Through the analysis, the doctor will check your sperm count and the quality of your sperm. Usually, one sample is not conclusive enough. Therefore, several samples may be required to gain a thorough understanding. 

What are the treatment options for male infertility?

Male infertility can be resolved using any of the following three options:

Surgery 

Surgery can help clear any blockage hindering sperm transport. Alternatively, sperms can be retrieved directly from the testes for fertilization.  

Medication

Medication helps overcome any nutritional deficiencies that may be hampering sperm function or even treat disorders like premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction. Counselling also plays a significant role in helping overcome such issues.

Assisted Reproductive Treatments 

ART treatments like IVF and IUI are more promising and preferred options of treatment for male infertility, especially if the above two methods do not work. A fertility specialist will identify and pick only the healthy sperms for fertilization. These healthy sperms are either injected into the womb under intrauterine insemination (IUI) or used to fertilize the female partner’s egg in a laboratory under in vitro fertilization.

Conclusion

All in all, male infertility can be resolved through modern-day treatments. Consult a doctor and choose the treatment option best suited to you.