Male infertility warning symptoms

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The article is professionally consulted by MSc, BS. Nguyen Thi Tam Ly, Reproductive Support Center, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Infertility is defined as a state in which a husband and wife, after one year of marriage, have sex on average 2-3 times a week, without using any contraceptive method, and the wife is still not pregnant. Infertility can be caused by the wife or husband or both husband and wife.

1. What is male infertility?

Male infertility is a disease that simply means it makes a man unable to bear children.

2. Symptoms of Male Infertility

A sign of male infertility is the inability or reduced ability of your partner to conceive. Infertility in men often has no obvious symptoms or signs. A man with fertility problems continues to function and ejaculate normally. With the naked eye, it is also impossible to discern the quantity and quality of sperm. However, in some cases there is an underlying problem such as a genetic disorder, hormonal imbalance, varicocele or blockage of the sperm outlet..
Most men experience infertility. The birth did not notice any unusual symptoms other than difficulty conceiving. The symptoms of male infertility depend on the cause of the infertility. Possible symptoms include:
Problems with sexual function. Examples include difficulty ejaculating or low volume of semen, decreased sex drive, or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction). Swollen, painful testicles, or small testicles. Abnormalities related to chromosomes or hormones...

Couples should seek medical attention if they do not conceive after a year of regular intercourse and no method of contraception. Or seek medical attention sooner if there are problems such as:
Erection or ejaculation, low sex drive or problems with sexual function Pain, discomfort, or swelling in the testicles History of problems testicles, prostate Have had surgery on the testicles, penis, or scrotum. See also: Male infertility treatment: Updated guidelines

3. Risk factors for male infertility

Risk factors associated with male infertility include:
Problems with ejaculation such as premature ejaculation, retrograde ejaculation, certain diseases such as cystic fibrosis, undescended testicles, or twisted testicles Quality Sperm: About 13% to 50% of infertility cases are caused by male factors such as low sperm count, abnormal sperm shape or movement Due to male gynecological diseases: prostatitis, Balanitis, orchitis ... are easy causes of male infertility. Abnormal sperm production function: is a fairly common cause that can originate from testicular shrinkage, genetic defects, diseases such as diabetes, mumps, previous trauma or right Testicular or inguinal surgery. Drinking a lot of alcohol: Drinking a lot of alcohol reduces sperm quality, reduces libido. The toxins that accumulate in alcohol cause erectile dysfunction, which directly affects the ability to have children in men. Smoking: Smoking is the leading cause of male infertility, impaired sperm, malformation or atrophy of the testicles. Stress, stress: Regular stress or stress disrupts male hormones. Incomplete sex life increases the possibility of infertility. Frequent wearing of tight clothing: the habit of wearing tight, tight clothing causes the temperature of the testicles to rise, preventing spermatogenesis. Unsafe sex: The habit of rough sex, having sex many times in a row causes the penis to be damaged to decrease, which interferes with the reproductive process in men. High exposure to certain chemicals and toxins such as pesticides, radiation, marijuana, steroids (including testosterone)... Damage caused by cancer and its treatment. In addition, there are many cases of male infertility where the cause cannot be determined, some of which speculate that it may be due to genetic causes.

4. Measures to prevent male infertility

Some causes of male infertility cannot be prevented. However, you can avoid some causes of male infertility such as:
Don't smoke. Limit alcohol. Avoid exposure to pesticides, heavy metals and other toxins. Reduce stress. Maintain body weight. Avoid things that lead to prolonged heat in the testicles....

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