Having children is a dream of many husbands, but the road is not always simple. According to data from the World Health Organization (omsAbout 15 % of husbands of childbearing age faces pregnancy difficulties. Contrary to what is still believed, men represent 40 % of cases Infertility Marital – the same percentage attributed to women. 20 % remaining a mixed origin, that is, it involves reasons in both partners.
Although the statistical division is balanced, women often seek medical help, a reflection of a historically blameful culture of the feminine aspect of the difficulties in pregnancy. However, experts enhance the importance of evaluation simultaneously, after a year of pregnancy attempts without using contraceptives – the deadline has been considered after infertility.
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Causes of male infertility
Many factors can affect human fertility. Among the most common reasons:
- Various: The expansion of testicular veins, which affect sperm production. This is the most common cause of male infertility.
- Hormonal causes: Problems can overlap in the pituitary gland and hormonal gland, with sperm production.
- Genetic changes, such as syndrome Klinefelterand R Chromosome Microdelections And Agenesia from the defender channel.
- Infections: a MumpsFor example, it can affect the testes and fertility leveling.
- Congenital diseases, As Cryptorchidia (when the testicle does not decrease to the scrotum) and hypospadia.
- Exposure to toxic substances such as anabolic steroids, pesticides and radiation.
- Use Anabolism Or materials that change the hormonal axis.
- WetnessDespite the opposite in some cases, it may become a permanent infertility factor.
In addition, there are cases UnknownAs the exact cause of sterility has not been determined, it represents nearly half of the situations that have been evaluated.
How to investigate?
The first step is to seek medical advice. Urology specialists, Andrology specialists and human reproduction specialists are ready to take appropriate exams. The main is SpermWhich establishes the amount, shape and mobility of sperm.
The research may also include physical examinations, hormonal doses, genetic assessment and photography exams. However, experts indicate that it is important to evaluate the couple together.
When do you ask for help?
According to the World Health Organization, if the spouses have a frequent sexual intercourse, without protection, and no pregnant woman after 12 months, you must already search for a specialist. In addition, life habits, history of disease, drug use and previous surgeries should be taken into account for both men and women.
Even in the ideal health conditions, the chances of pregnancy occur in only one fertile course, 17 %, according to the Ministry of Health. Therefore, patience, information and medical follow -up -is essential in this process.
