Disease or trauma to the testicles - Causes of Male Infertility
An injury or disease to the testicles can reduce their function and so impact upon fertility. For example, a blow received playing sport or as a result of a fight.
This can affect the blood supply to the testicles which damages the ability produce sperm.
Viral infections such as orchitis (painful swelling of the testicles) can also mean a failure to produce sperm.
Surgery can be carried out to treat any of these but it is not a guarantee of fertility.
Male Infertility Guide Index:
- Hormone disorders
- Abnormal/low sperm count
- Genetic disorders
- Variococele
- Disease or trauma to the testicles
- Blockage in the ejaculatory duct
- Vasectomy
- Lifestyle issues
- Environmental issues (exposure to toxins etc)
- Prescription medicines
- Failure to ejaculate
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