If male factor infertility is keeping you and your partner from conceiving the child you desire, Dr. Mark Rispler can help identify the problem and determine the best treatment option. Many people believe that infertility only affects women, but up to 40 percent of infertile couples experience male factor infertility. At Innovative Fertility Center, we will partner with you to make your journey to parenthood a success.
Understanding the Issues of Male Factor Infertility
Typically, the causes of infertility for men fall into these categories:
Semen abnormalities
Some fertility issues occur because of sperm motility and morphology, which has to do with how well sperm move and how they are shaped. If sperm counts are low, this factor can also influence a couple’s ability to become pregnant.
Hormonal imbalances
The hormone testosterone contributes to proper sexual function in men. If levels are low, your partner may not produce enough sperm. Low testosterone can also lead to erectile dysfunction, which may contribute to fertility problems.
Structural issues
Some men have physical abnormalities that make conception difficult. Varicoceles, undescended testes, hyposadias, and congenital absence of the vas deferens are structural issues that often result in male factor infertility.
Functional issues
Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and retrograde ejaculation (semen goes into the bladder instead through of the urethra) can inhibit a couple’s ability to become pregnant.
Don’t let male factor infertility keep you from beginning or expanding your family. We can help you identify the issue and address the problem with options such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
For more information, please visit https://innovativefertility.com/To schedule a consultation with Dr. Rispler, contact our office.