By Dr Rowland Abímbólá
Originator Herbs 4 Healthy Living
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Infertility happens when a couple cannot conceive after having regular unprotected sex.
It may be that one partner cannot contribute to conception, or that a woman is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. It is often defined as not conceiving after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control.
Worldwide, 8 to 12 percent of couples experience fertility problems. Between 45 and 50 percent of cases are thought to stem from factors that affect the man.
Treatment is often available.
CAUSES IN MEN
The following are common causes of infertility in men.
Semen and sperm
Semen is the milky fluid that a man's penis releases during orgasm. Semen consists of fluid and sperm. The fluid comes from the prostate gland, the seminal vesicle, and other sex glands.
The sperm is produced in the testicles.
When a man ejaculates and releases semen through the penis, the seminal fluid, or semen, helps transport the sperm toward the egg.
The following problems are possible:
Low sperm count: The man ejaculates a low number of sperm. A sperm count of under 15 million is considered low. Around one third of couples have difficulty conceiving due to a low sperm count.
Low sperm mobility (motility): The sperm cannot "swim" as well as they should to reach the egg.
Abnormal sperm: The sperm may have an unusual shape, making it harder to move and fertilize an egg.
If the sperm do not have the right shape, or they cannot travel rapidly and accurately towards the egg, conception may be difficult. Up to 2 percent of men are thought to have suboptimal sperm.
Abnormal semen may not be able to carry the sperm effectively.
This can result from:
A medical condition: This could be a testicular infection, cancer, or surgery.
Overheated testicles: Causes include an undescended testicle, a varicocele, or varicose vein in the scrotum, the use of saunas or hot tubs, wearing tight clothes, and working in hot environments.
Ejaculation disorders: If the ejaculatory ducts are blocked, semen may be ejaculated into the bladder
Hormonal imbalance: Hypogonadism, for example, can lead to a testosterone deficiency.
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OTHER CAUSES MAY INCLUDE
Genetic factors: A man should have an X and Y chromosome. If he has two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome, as in Klinefelter's syndrome, the testicles will develop abnormally and there will be low testosterone and a low sperm count or no sperm.
Mumps: If this occurs after puberty, inflammation of the testicles may affect sperm production.
Hypospadias: The urethral opening is under the penis, instead of its tip. This abnormality is usually surgically corrected in infancy. If the correction is not done, it may be harder for the sperm to get to the female's cervix. Hypospadias affects about 1 in every 500 newborn boys.
Cystic fibrosis: This is a chronic disease that results in the creation of a sticky mucus. This mucus mainly affects the lungs, but males may also have a missing or obstructed vas deferens. The vas deferens carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct and the urethra.
Radiation therapy: This can impair sperm production. The severity usually depends on how near to the testicles the radiation was aimed.
Some diseases: Conditions that are sometimes linked to lower fertility in males are anemia, Cushing's syndrome, diabetes, and thyroid disease.
Chemotherapy: Some types may significantly reduce sperm count.
Illegal drugs: Consumption of marijuana and cocaine can lower the sperm count.
Age: Male fertility starts to fall after 40 years.
Exposure to chemicals: Pesticides, for example, may increase the risk.
Excess alcohol consumption: This may lower male fertility. Moderate alcohol consumption has not been shown to lower fertility in most men, but it may affect those who already have a low sperm count.
Overweight or obesity: This may reduce the chance of conceiving.
Mental stress: Stress can be a factor, especially if it leads to reduced sexual activity.
CAUSES IN WOMEN
Infertility in women can also have a range of causes.
RISK FACTORS
Risk factors that increase the risk include:
AGE: The ability to conceive starts to fall around the age of 32 years.
SMOKING: Smoking significantly increases the risk of infertility in both men and women, and it may undermine the effects of fertility treatment. Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of pregnancy loss. Passive smoking has also been linked to lower fertility.
ALCOHOL: Any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the chances of conceiving.
Being obese or overweight: This can increase the risk of infertility in women as well as men.
EATING DISORDERS: If an eating disorder leads to serious weight loss, fertility problems may arise.
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CONCLUSION:
It is advisable to treat Infertility cases with Orthodox medications and herbal preparation.
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