Male Infertility Testing & Treatment in Jacksonville, FL

One-third of all infertility problems are caused by the male partner. Though fertility can be seen as a woman’s issue, it’s vital that both men and women get tested if a couple is struggling to conceive.

Male infertility does not mean that the man is unable to impregnate his female partner, it simply means that he has a decreased likelihood of doing so.

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Reasons for Male Infertility

A man can be infertile for a number of reasons, including:

• STDs – If chlamydia and gonorrhea are left untreated, they can cause infertility in men.
• Hormonal Imbalances – Hormonal imbalances in the pituitary and thyroid glands can cause infertility. Luckily, hormonal imbalances that cause infertility can be treated with medication.
• Blockages or Birth Defects – It is possible for men to be born with blockages in the testicles. The blockages can prevent sperm from getting into the semen.
• Retrograde Ejaculation – Retrograde ejaculation is a disorder where semen doesn’t come out of the penis during ejaculation. Instead, it enters the bladder. This can be caused by diabetes, medications and bladder surgery.
• Excessive Exercise – Excessive exercise can lead to a man over-producing too many steroid hormones, which affect fertility.
• Heat Exposure – Taking too many hot baths, sitting with a laptop directly on the lap and sitting in a sauna can affect fertility in men. However, most sperm production is repaired shortly after being exposed to heat.
• Drug Use – Drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine can reduce sperm production.

Treatment for Male Infertility

In order to appropriately treat a case of male fertility, a specialist at McIver Clinic will first need to diagnose the source of the problem.

This process will typically begin by checking the patient’s sperm to see if it indeed healthy or not. If the exact cause is still unclear after this initial investigation then further tests will need to be conducted to determine what is preventing the sperm from reaching or properly fertilizing the partner’s egg.

Again, based on the particular source of the man’s fertility issues, recommended treatment will vary. Some male infertility cases will require surgery to treat, while others will not. In order to discover the best solution for yourself and your partner, you will both need to have a thorough discussion with your doctor.