Medical Issues

Medical Issues

Male infertility affects approximately two million men annually.
Medical factors of male infertility include the following.

Azoospermia

Azoospermia refers to no or very low levels of sperm in the semen. This may be the result of lack of sperm production or it may be that the sperm is not being transported properly. Depending on the cause, treatment options range from medication to minimally-invasive procedures.

Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens (CBAVD)

With CBAVD, the two vas deferens, the part of the male reproductive system that transport the sperm for ejaculation, fail to form properly prior to birth. If the vas deferens are absent, there may be an opportunity to retrieve sperm from the body surgically. CBAVD accounts for approximately 1 percent to 2 percent of all infertility in men and can be the result of a genetic disease such as cystic fibrosis.

Hypospadia

Hypospadia is a rare condition that involves a misplaced urinary opening within the penis. Hypospadia is usually the result of a birth defect, and surgery is needed to correct this condition.

Retrograde Ejaculation

Retrograde ejaculation is a fairly common condition where semen travels to and is discharged through the bladder rather than ejaculated from the penis. This condition can often be caused by medications, health conditions such as diabetes, or by surgery that affects the nerves or muscles that control the opening of the bladder. Retrograde ejaculation is usually diagnosed with a urinalysis, and often can be corrected.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

STDs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, and infections of the male genitalia and male reproductive system can also cause infertility. These infections are often treatable with medication, however treatment does not always reverse the damage that is causing the infertility.

Varicoceles

Varicoceles refer to enlarged varicose veins in the scrotum that prevent adequate blood flow or may cause reverse blood flow. Approximately 40 percent of men with infertility have varicoceles. Treatment options may or may not involve surgery.

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Is azoospermia is treatable.

I am facing this issue, My semen report showes Zero Sperm in Semen, FHS/ Testoren Prolactine Reports are normal.

Any one is here to advise me.

Regrds

Dear zeeshan

As far as I know there are two forms of Azoospermia. Both are as far as my research shows treatable. I would suggest posting your question on our message boards and sharing you questions with other members. I am sure that you will find that are many people out there who have the same questions and concerns as you.

A close friend of mine who had low sperm count had Varicoceles surgery and he and his wife (with the help of IVF and ICSI) have beautiful twin girls who are now 9 years old.
Here is a direct link to the boards
http://www.fertilityauthority.com/community/index

All the best,
Zoe your board admin :-)

i been try to have a baby for 5years! tell me what to do please?

Hi Sherry --
Please talk to your doctor about a referral to an infertility specialist. You need testing to determine the reason you have not been able to have a baby yet.

Good luck!

Claire

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Great post, very informative. I'm going to give this to my boyfriend, just in case.
Chlamydia Antibiotics

Hi. my husband has elaged prostate and its under control by taking Uroxatral..we both have children from our past marriages. Does his condition has any affect on his sperm count.
Thank You
Fran

Husbands semen analysis came back w/ morphology/motility seeming being the problem. Only 1% came back as normal. Abnormal and motility are @ about 65%, also w/ debris which was explained to me that it us usually white blood count, which should not be there. I have undergone 2 artificial insemination procedures w/ no luck. My OBGYN thought to try this option first before referring to a urologist, which is our next step. My question is, can this issues be resolved? We have a beautiful 7 yr. old daughter that w/ a little help w/ the basal method worked after 3 months, which at that time, the only issue w/ my husband was the sperm count, not morphology/motility issues.

Appreciate any advice before he/we see a urology.

Thank you
KV

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