For conception to happen, a male’s sperm must fuse with a female egg. Men, too, can contribute to infertility in a couple. Male infertility is caused by different health issues that hinder their female partners from getting pregnant. Producing healthy, mature sperm that can swim depends on many factors. The key causal factors of male infertility in San Francisco, CA, are:
Sperm Disorders
The most common disorders regard producing and growing sperm. Sperms may be produced in insufficient numbers, not move appropriately, be oddly shaped, not grow to maturation, or not produced at all. These problems can be caused by a genetic trait, habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption, long-term illness, or damage to the reproductive system.
Varicoceles
These swollen veins in the scrotum impair sperm growth by obstructing good blood flow. Varicoceles cause blood to flow back into the scrotum, making them too warm to produce sperms, resulting in low sperm count.
Obstruction
Male infertility in San Francisco, CA, has cases of obstructed tubes. Recurrent infections, vasectomy, or developmental defects can cause blockage in the tubes via which sperm travel. Blocked tubes prevent sperm from leaving the body during ejaculation.
Retrograde Ejaculation
Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen flows backward in the body into the bladder instead of flowing out of the penis. Muscles and nerves in the bladder that don’t close during orgasm cause the backward flow. Retrograde ejaculation can also be caused by medication, nervous system problems, or surgery.
Hormones
The pituitary gland produces hormones that trigger sperm production. Low hormonal levels cause low or poor sperm growth. Changes in the structure and number of chromosomes, such as missing parts of the Y chromosome, can also affect male fertility.
For treatment and management of male fertility, contact Laurel Fertility Care.
