In cases where couples experience some problems in childbearing, it becomes usual to notice the woman’s reproductive health as the main cause of the problem. But it has been found that male fertility is an important factor in the IVF process as well. At SCI IVF Hospital recognize that male infertility is equally important or can hinder pregnancy chances.
Understanding Male Fertility Issues
Male infertility can be attributed to factors such as low sperm density, weak and slow sperm movement or abnormally shaped sperm. At other times the issue might be with the actual physical arrangements of the sperm, production, or delivery systems including pathways that can be obstructed or abnormally developed. Varicoceles also plays a part in the causes of infertility due to the development of patchy or complete blockage of the veins in the scrotum; infections; and hormonal imbalances also cause it.
Diagnosis of Male Fertility
In the evaluation of male fertility factors at SCI IVF Hospital, it is firmly believed that diagnosis starts with evaluation. The first test we give ourselves is a semen test which can reveal much about sperm density, activity, and form. This test enables one to note any form of defect that could be affecting fertility in sperm. Besides semen analysis, we offer hormonal testing to determine the levels of testosterone and other hormones encouraging sperm production. Swelling of the testes can inhibit sperm production and quality in the same way hormonal imbalances can.
There is also a genetic aspect to the process, considering that several genetic abnormalities can lead to male infertility. These tests enable us to ascertain if their genetic factors that ought to be accounted for in the problem. Additional imaging allows for diagnosing the physical barriers to sperm transfer, including tail or physical channel deformations in the male genitalia. These techniques can help better determine what is behind infertility and what should be done in our case.
Treatment Options for Male Infertility
When you are diagnosed with male infertility, there are various ways through which it can be treated. Hormonal problems may be treated with drugs to improve the quality of sperm that is being produced. It is therefore important to make use of anti-androgens and other hormonal drugs that will assist in enhancing the healthy production of sperm and control testosterone levels.
Therefore, there is no doubt that lifestyle has a tremendous influence on the fertility of men. There are summarized habits, which include a balanced diet, exercise, no smoking, and alcohol intake, and means to reduce stress, which is important to enhance the quality of the sperm. These changes may also make other infertility treatments more effective.
Some of the treatments that are used and recommended for male infertility include one of the most sophisticated procedures ICSI. This is frequently employed alongside IVF and entails placing a live sperm inside of an egg without suffering from sperm-related issues. ICSI has sort of changed the prospects of IVF as it allows for implantation and fertilization to be attempted even with severe male factor problems.
