General Information About Male Infertility
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is the condition where a couple is unable to have a child despite having regular sexual intercourse for a year, and the problem is due to defects in sperm production or delivery.
Varicocele (enlargement of veins in the testicles), past testicular infections, undescended testicles, genetic disorders, hormone deficiencies, and blockages in the sperm ducts are the main causes.
Most of the time, infertility does not present any physical symptoms other than the inability to achieve pregnancy. The man's sexual performance and the visible volume of semen can be completely normal.
The enlargement of the veins around the testicles (varicocele) increases the temperature inside the scrotum and causes pooling of deoxygenated blood. This heating disrupts the sperm production factory, which is very sensitive to heat, and reduces quality.
The first and most important test in evaluating a man is the Spermiogram (Semen Analysis). This test measures the count, motility, and structural (morphological) quality of the sperm. If necessary, a testicular ultrasound and hormone tests are performed.
Anatomical problems such as varicocele or duct blockages are repaired with microsurgery operations. Hormonal deficiencies are supported with medications. In cases where natural pregnancy cannot be achieved, sperm extracted using the Micro-TESE method is used in IVF/ICSI treatments.
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