Patient's question:
I and my wife have been working hard in a foreign place for many years. Now we have a house and have saved some money. We plan to have a little piglet this year, but since last autumn until now, my wife hasn't been pregnant. We went to the hospital together and found out it's my problem. I don't even know what to do now. Please ask: How should male infertility be treated?Doctor's answer:
The causes of male infertility include:1. Reproductive organ infections: Bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and other infections can directly harm the testicles, leading to testicular atrophy, testicular tuberculosis, destruction of testicular tissue, severely impairing spermatogenesis and reducing sperm activity, resulting in infertility. For example, if mumps occurs during early puberty, it can cause 20% of cases to develop orchitis, leading to infertility.
2. Postnatal testicular damage: Procedures such as hernia repair surgery, hydrocele surgery, and orchiopexy can damage testicular blood vessels, obstruct blood supply, and cause testicular atrophy.
3. Obstruction of sperm transport: Tuberculosis of the epididymis and vas deferens can block the vas deferens, hindering sperm passage. Sexual dysfunctions such as impotence and premature ejaculation also prevent sperm from entering the female vagina.