Male Factor Infertility

There is a misconception that infertility is largely a “woman’s problem.” In fact, fertility challenges are attributable to the female partner about 30% of the time, the male partner about 30%, both partners about 30% with the remainder unexplained. It is therefore very important to have the male partner tested while the female partner is also evaluated in order to save time and quickly develop a personalized treatment plan for the couple.

Problems with sperm motility (ability to move properly), morphology (structure) and number (count) are the most common issues which can be easily diagnosed with a semen analysis. Another common issue is a varicocele, a dilated vein in the scrotum that prevents proper development of sperm. Male infertility can arise from many other sources, including hormonal deficiencies, medications, past trauma, genetic conditions, immunologic issues and defects in the anatomy of the male reproductive system.

A urologist can help determine the cause of male fertility challenges and recommend treatments to address them, such as, medications or surgery. In addition, Laurel Fertility Care offers advanced reproductive techniques such as IUI, ICSI and IVF to help overcome some male fertility challenges.

If you are a couple that has been trying to achieve pregnancy a year (6 months if you are over 35) or suspect that you or your partner have male factor infertility, contact us to discuss the challenges you are facing so we can help you turn your dreams of a family into reality.