What are the causes of male infertility?

Patient's question:

Got married for several years, but never had children. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was told it was male infertility. What are the causes of male infertility?

Doctor's answer:

The causes of male infertility include:
1. Abnormal testicles or damage: Undescended testicles can lead to infertility, and injuries to the testicles at birth or postnatally can also cause male infertility.
2. Sexual dysfunction: Premature ejaculation, retrograde ejaculation, and anejaculation can all result in male infertility.
3. Abnormalities in semen itself, such as oligospermia and azoospermia caused by thyroid and adrenal gland dysfunction, can lead to infertility. Weak sperm motility, abnormal sperm morphology, etc.
4. Obstruction of the vas deferens: Diseases such as tuberculosis of the vas deferens can cause blockages in the vas deferens, obstructing sperm passage.

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