Male Infertility
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- Created on: 15-06-16 12:30
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- Male Infertility
- Causes
- ABNORMAL SEMEN
- decreased sperm numbers, decreased sperm mobility, abnormal sperm shape
- ISSUES WITH TESTICLES
- infection, testicular cancer, testicular surgery, congenital defect, undescended testicles
- absence of sperm
- sterilisation (vasectomy)
- *********** DISORDERS
- premature ***********, retrograde ***********
- MEDICINES AND DRUGS
- alcohol, illegal drugs, anabolic steroids, chemotherapy
- erectile dysfunction
- OCCUPATIONAL FACTORS
- exposure to pesticides and solvents, STIs, smoking
- ABNORMAL SEMEN
- Diagnosis
- SPERM ANALYSIS
- determines a low sperm count, low sperm mobility, or abnormal sperm shape
- CHLAMYDIA TEST
- sample of urine is tested
- PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
- GP may check for lumps in testicles or the shape and structure of the penis
- SCROTAL ULTRASOUND
- produces images of inside the body to identify problems in the testicles
- SPERM ANALYSIS
- Treatment
- SPERM DONATION
- receive sperm from a donor to help conception
- LIFESTYLE CHANGES
- regular exercise
- maintain a healthy weight
- balanced diet
- TESTICULAR BIOPSY
- shows whether healthy sperm is being made
- HORMONE TREATMENT
- antibiotics to treat infection of the reproductive tract
- counselling
- SPERM DONATION
- Lifestyle Effects
- stress, embarrassment
- strain on social and romantic relationships
- knowledge of the condition
- lack of understanding of the cause
- uncomfortable treatment procedures
- Causes
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