Male Fertility Treatment

When sperm fertilises an egg, new life is created. For numerous individuals assigned male at birth (AMAB), infertility is a common issue. Around 30% of fertility issues originate in men. Producing healthy sperm is one of the most common causes of infertility in men. Sperm may be immature, unusually shaped, or incapable of swimming. In some cases, you might not have enough sperm. Or maybe you won’t produce any sperm.

Fortunately, you and your partner might be able to conceive a biological child if you suffer from male infertility. There are various male fertility treatment options available at Nandi IVF that can improve your chances of getting a baby. This could involve multiple assisted reproductive technologies, non-surgical medication therapy, and surgical procedures. 

Understanding Male Infertility 

Male infertility is a disorder that affects individuals who were assigned male at birth (AMAB). The condition prevents their reproductive system from successfully fertilising an individual-assigned female at birth (AFAB). 

Around half of the 186 million cases of infertility that occur globally are caused by the male partner. According to some studies, male infertility affects roughly 10% to 15% of men who are trying to conceive.

What are the Causes of Male Infertility?

Male infertility can result from a variety of biological and environmental factors. These consist of:

• Issues related to sperm, such as deformed sperm, low sperm count (oligospermia), and no sperm in your semen (azoospermia).
• Genetic diseases such as myotonic dystrophy and Klinefelter syndrome.
• Some medical conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and some autoimmune diseases, also target and affect your sperm.
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhoea or HIV, and infections, such as epididymitis and orchitis, also contribute to male infertility.
• Varicoceles, or enlarged veins in your testicles.
• Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical excision of the testicles (orchiectomy).
• Testicular trauma.
• Hormonal conditions that impact the pituitary or hypothalamus.

Signs of Unhealthy Sperm

The main symptom of male infertility is the inability to have a biological child. However, male infertility can cause a variety of psychological as well as emotional symptoms. 

Low testosterone production in the testicles has occasionally been linked to male infertility. This can result in:

• Fatigue, 
• Erectile Dysfunction, 
• Depression, 
• Weight Gain, 
• Apathy 

Speak with a reproductive endocrinologist or urologist who specialises in male infertility if you or your partner are experiencing these symptoms. 

Male Infertility Diagnosis

Male infertility can be diagnosed by a PCP or primary care physician. Alternatively, they recommend you to a reproductive endocrinologist or urologist who focuses on male infertility. A PCP will conduct a thorough physical examination to assess your general health and find any physical issues that might have an impact on your ability to conceive. They might also inquire about your medical history and sexual habits from you and your partner.

A semen analysis is one of the most common tests used by healthcare providers to diagnose male infertility. In order to determine or rule out the cause of male infertility, a doctor may also order additional tests, such as:

• Imaging Tests: These could be invasive procedures like a venogram or noninvasive procedures, including an ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Blood Tests: Blood tests can check for chromosomal or genetic abnormalities as well as measure your hormone levels.
• Urinalysis (Urine Test): Diabetes and STIs can be diagnosed with a urine (pee) test.
• Testicular Biopsy: To find out how well your testicles generate sperm, a healthcare professional will remove a tiny portion of testicular tissue.

Male Fertility Treatment Options at Nandi IVF

Male fertility treatment options include various approaches, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), surgical methods to retrieve sperm, hormone therapy, and lifestyle modifications.

Hormone Therapy

Hormone therapy can control excessively high or low hormone levels, which can impact the quality of your sperm. It might also be necessary for you to stop taking some medications or look for alternatives, such as:

• Tricyclic antidepressants
• calcium channel blockers
• Anti-androgens

Surgery

Surgical options for male infertility treatment may involve the following:

• Vasoepididymostomy: With this procedure, a blockage that keeps sperm from entering your semen is removed from your epididymis, the coiled tube that lies next to your testicle and matures.
• Sperm Retrieval: Sperm retrieval is a medical technique that involves extracting sperm from the testicles or epididymis when ejaculation is not feasible.
• Varicocelectomy: Varicocele is a condition where varicose veins within the scrotum cause blood to pool in the testicles. This can result in declined sperm quality. Varicose vein removal through surgery may, in some cases, increase your chances of becoming pregnant.
• Vasectomy Reversal: A vasectomy reversal reconnects the vas deferens, which opens the door to conception if your vasectomy was performed to stop sperm from entering your semen. However, this is a complex procedure and does not guarantee to regain the full potential of male fertility.

Assisted Reproductive Technology

A lab procedure known as assisted reproductive technology (ART) involves taking an egg out of your partner’s ovaries and fusing it with your sperm. Some of the common ART techniques for male infertility treatment include: 

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

ICSI is a technique used in male fertility treatment in which a single sperm is directly placed inside an egg to aid in fertilisation. This method is especially beneficial for couples dealing with male infertility problems, like a decreased sperm count or limited sperm mobility.

Approximately 60% of ICSI procedures involve IVF. Fertilisation is thought to occur in between 50% and 80% of ICSI attempts.

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

IVF is a common treatment option for male infertility and can treat the majority of men with male factor infertility.

Our fertility specialist will inject your partner with fertility drugs during the IVF procedure, which causes multiple eggs to mature in your partner’s ovaries. When the eggs are mature, a provider will collect them and expose them to sperm in a controlled environment. Thefertilisedd egg (embryo) is inserted into the uterus by a provider once the egg is fertilised by a sperm cell.

Lifestyle modifications

Certain lifestyle changes may help you produce more healthy sperm. These changes include,

• Maintaining your healthy weight.
• Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption.
• Walking, jogging, cycling, dancing, or lifting weights as a regular form of exercise.
• Managing stress.
• Quit smoking, drinking, and using recreational or nonprescription drugs.
• Avoid using lubricants, or sexual lubricants, during sexual activity.

Complete Male Fertility Treatment At Nandi IVF to Revive Your Future

Male infertility is one of the most common causes of infertility. For many infertile couples, the semen analysis is the highest yielding test conducted during an extensive fertility evaluation. However, with the right male fertility treatment, the majority of men with abnormal sperm production will have a higher chance of becoming parents through IVF or other assisted reproductive technologies.

Nandi IVF have vast experience in reproductive treatments such as IVF, ICSI, surgery, and holistic medical supervision based on the underlying causes of infertility. Contact us at Nandi IVF for comprehensive help diagnosing as well as overcoming this challenge.