Introduction
Infertility can be a heartbreaking experience. For some couples, the male partner is the cause of their infertility. Say’s Dr Zamip Patel, when this happens, it’s important to know that you are not alone in your struggle and there are ways you can tackle male infertility together as a couple.
Male infertility is a challenge for many couples.
- Male infertility is a challenge for many couples.
- If you’ve been trying to conceive for a year without success, your doctor may recommend that you see a fertility specialist.
- Male infertility accounts for about one-third of all cases of couples who experience difficulty conceiving.
- Treatment options include medication or surgery to correct underlying causes as well as assisted reproduction techniques such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).
The first step to take when dealing with male infertility is to see a fertility specialist.
The first step to take when dealing with male infertility is to see a fertility specialist. Don’t try to self-diagnose or treat your partner without the guidance of a doctor who specializes in male reproductive health and infertility.
A referral from your primary care doctor is recommended, but it’s not necessary if you want to go directly to an infertility clinic. However, if you choose this route, make sure that the clinic has experience treating male partners of women with infertility issues!
In addition, there are many other things that can help improve chances for conception for couples dealing with male infertility issues:
If the male partner has issues with fertility, you can try certain techniques to improve your chances of conceiving.
- Avoid excessive heat. Heat can cause male infertility by damaging the sperm cells and reducing their ability to move. This is why it’s important to avoid hot tubs, saunas and tight clothing (such as briefs).
- Avoid excessive alcohol, tobacco and drugs. These substances can harm the quality of your partner’s sperm, making it difficult for them to fertilize an egg in your body when you try for pregnancy later on. If he does drink alcohol occasionally or use marijuana occasionally (or even regularly), discuss ways that you can minimize its impact on his fertility with him so that both of you will know what steps should be taken at certain times during your attempts at getting pregnant together.*
It’s also important that both partners eat healthy diets full of nutrients like zinc and vitamin C–these nutrients are needed by both men and women when trying to conceive naturally!
There are several ways that you can treat male infertility, including in vitro fertilization, surgery or donor sperm.
If you and your partner are considering treatment for male infertility, there are several options available to help you achieve pregnancy. These include:
- In vitro fertilization (IVF). This procedure involves combining an egg with sperm in the lab and then transferring the embryo back into your uterus. The success rate of IVF depends on many factors, including age, health and how many embryos are transferred to your uterus.
- Surgery that removes blockages from tubes connecting testicles and seminal vesicles (the tube that carries semen from the testicle) or from other parts of male reproductive tract may improve sperm quality by allowing better flow of fluids through this area. Surgery may also be used if an infection or tumor blocks passages within a man’s genitals; this surgery could increase fertility by removing what’s blocking him from having children naturally.* Donor sperm: When all else fails and there is no other option but donor sperm due to low sperm count or motility problems
It’s important to seek professional help if you’re struggling with infertility.
Infertility is a difficult and emotional process for both men and women. It’s important to seek professional help if you’re struggling with infertility. You may want to consider seeing a fertility specialist who can help you navigate the challenges of male infertility together, as a couple.
- You don’t have to do this alone! Your partner should be part of the decision-making process, and they should also understand how these decisions impact your relationship as a whole–not just your sex life (or lack thereof).
- Be honest with your doctor about any concerns or fears that come up during treatment.
- Be patient: Infertility treatment often takes longer than people expect it will take; some couples go through several rounds before conceiving naturally or through IVF.
Conclusion
Infertility is a difficult subject to talk about, but it’s important that you understand your options and know what to expect if you’re struggling with infertility. If you and your partner are having trouble conceiving, then it’s time to see a fertility specialist who can help guide you through this process.
