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Reasons For Male Infertility: In the last few years, cases of infertility among men are increasing rapidly and its direct impact is visible on young couples thinking of starting a family. People believe that infertility is only a women’s problem, but men are responsible for about 40 percent of the total infertility cases in the country. Along with this, the reasons related to women are also around 40 percent, while 10 percent such cases have been seen in which the problem is on both sides and the remaining 10 percent remains completely unexplained.
Why is infertility increasing in men?
The biggest cause of male infertility is decreasing sperm count, its motility and morphology. A 2022 global meta-analysis found that between 1973 and 2018, men’s average sperm concentration declined by a massive 51.6 percent. The World Health Organization has also changed its scale and has now considered 15 million sperm (ml) as the lower limit of normal limit, whereas earlier this limit was considered to be around 40 million (ml).
What do experts say?
Experts say that today not only sperm count but also its quality has become a big challenge. With increasing age, the ‘biological clock’ in men also shows effect, due to which the quality of sperm DNA decreases and the health risks for the future child can also increase. Late parenthood, stress, irregular lifestyle, smoking, alcohol, poor eating habits and long working hours cause severe damage to sperm.
What came out in the study?
Apart from this, recent studies have found that air pollution, microplastics, nanoplastics and chemical exposure are having a serious impact on the male reproductive system capacity. Chemicals like BPA, phthalates and many pesticides disrupt the natural balance of hormones and reduce testosterone, which affects sperm production. PM2.5, heavy metals and free radicals present in smoking damage sperm DNA. An AIIMS study found azoospermia (absence of sperm in the sample) and OATS syndrome, such as lower than normal sperm count, mobility or size, were the most common causes of male infertility among men.
When should one get tested?
Experts advise couples that if they are unable to conceive even after trying for a year, then men should also get themselves tested immediately. For correct assessment, three different semen reports at an interval of 2 to 3 days are considered necessary. In the normal report, volume more than 2 ml, count more than 20 ml, motility more than 50 percent and normal forms more than 30 percent are considered standard.
What is the treatment?
Problems like blockage in the reproductive tract can be cured by surgery. In many cases, it is possible to become a father with the help of only one sperm through assisted reproductive technology like IUI or ICSI.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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