Making Sense of Male Infertility

pegna Making Sense of Male Infertility BUSTİNG MYTHS about Male Factor Infertility 30% of infertility cases are caused MYTH by male infertility İnfertility is only a women's issue Male infertility is a factor in another 30% of cases MYTH Male fertility declines with age Age doesn't matter for male fertility Health of sperm also declines MYTH Wearing briefs makes men infertile Briefs may slightly impact sperm numbers İmpact is negligible CAUSES OF Male Factor Infertility 1.Structural Abnormalities Congenital defects Post-surgical/ infection damage 2.Sperm Production Problems May result from vasectomy May be caused by varicocele 3.Ejaculatory Disorders impotence Retrograde ejaculation 4.Immunological Issues Endocrine diseases Antibody concerns SMART STRATEGİES for Resolving Male Infertility 1.Commit to Healthy Living Maintain a healthy weight Quit smoking Avoid drugs 2. Take Your Vitamins Sperm may clump with low vitamin C and zinc levels Vitamin E fights sperm- destroying free radicals 3.Get Help Fertility specialists can diagnose and treat causes of infertility İVF and artificial insemination may be options for starting a family Provided By: ARM S A family Building families . www.arizonafertilityclinic.net Sources: http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/features/male-infertility-facts http://medicaloenter.osu.edu/PATİENTCARE/healthoare_ser- vices/mens_health/male_tactor_infertility/Pages/index.aspx http://icionline.com/2013-press/debunk-male-infertility-myths hittp://www.conoeiveonline.oom/articles/top-10-myths-about-men-fertility Medicine Specialista aAronpordag Buozty