Male Factor Infertility
October 30th, 2008The rise of ICSI from 1997 to 2002 from 43% to 52% indicates that more men are taking ICSI as a step to overcome male infertility. This shows that male infertility is increasing based on the increasing use of ICSI. ICSI is a medical method where a single sperm is injected into the egg to fertilize it. This could be another reasons why men always search for tips on getting pregnant.
Some men mistakenly think that impotence or decreased masculinity are the cause of infertility. There many factors that reduce the sperm quality. Environmental toxins could be the primary factor of male infertility. Furthermore, our diet creates undesirable effect on the endocrine system.
In another study by the Canadian researches, older men are found with DNA damage in their sperm. Men who are over 45 have twice amount of DNA damage as compared to men under 30 years old.
The most common identifiable cause of infertility in men is varicocele. It happens when the veins become larger in the scrotum, producing higher temperature in the testis. In order to produce healthy sperm and testosterone, a right temperature must be attained for the enzymes to work most effectively. Even if the temperature goes up by one degree, your body will produce unhealthy sperms and less testosterone.
So infertility in the modern society is more of the men’s issues. With today advanced medical treatment, male infertility can be corrected but with a price.
With money in mind, could there be a way increase sperm count without surgery and drugs? Yes, someone has discovered natural remedies that even doctors are not aware about them.