What is Male Infertility?

Male infertility affects the majority of people, however because of the stigmas associated with it, there is relatively little knowledge of the issue.

‘Male fertility is a health issue that deals with low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. In addition to that, Male infertility can also be impacted on by ongoing health issues, injuries, lifestyle decisions, and other elements.

When they are unable to conceive, the majority of infertile men become aware of their problem. Despite the fact that the majority of infertility patients go untreated, a few symptoms, including erectile dysfunction, testicular enlargement, abnormal breast growth, and decreased body hair, may be warning signs.

Diagnosis of male infertility

Your doctor will typically request a blood test to check your hormone levels or a semen analysis to determine the cause of your infertility. They may send you for an infection test or an ultrasound to examine your testicles and other scrotal fluids. For diagnosis, a testicular biopsy may be required in some circumstances.

How to treat Male Infertility?

There are several choices accessible to treat male infertility due to advancements in technology and methods. Couples can pick from a variety of treatments depending on the cause of the infertility.

Today, significant new alternatives are provided by Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs). These high-tech and effective male infertility therapies offer sperm an artificial push to enter an egg. Even males with extremely low or atypical sperm counts can now become pregnant thanks to ARTs.

First, either ejaculated semen or the tests using a needle are used to collect sperm. They are then processed and inserted into eggs using various techniques.

Intrauterine insemination (IUI): During an IUI, sperm is placed inside the uterus without passing through the cervix. This procedure is often carried out in a doctor's office using sperm that has been specially prepared. The semen is "washed" or processed in order to remove any possible proteins that can interfere with conception. The sperm become more concentrated as a result. In theory, this will raise a woman's chances of getting pregnant. To make the uterus simpler to access, a doctor will use a specialised tool called a speculum. The sperm will be put into the uterus using a unique, thin tool that is introduced through the vagina.

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the treatment of choice for some couples coping with male infertility. Injectable fertility drugs are used during IVF to stimulate the ovaries and encourage the maturation of many eggs. When the eggs are ready, a quick operation is performed to gather them. The process of fertilisation involves either directly inserting one sperm into each mature egg, known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or exposing the eggs to sperm in a culture dish. Three to five days after fertilisation, the development of the embryo is checked, and two to three of the embryos are then implanted into the uterus using a tiny catheter that is introduced via the cervix.

Male infertility care at Embrion

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