Male Factor Infertility

While there are several factors that can contribute to male factor infertility, such as low quality or quantity of sperm, a fertility health evaluation is the key to understanding any obstacles that may be interfering with a successful conception. While self-diagnosis is not recommended, at MCRH, we support self-health awareness and education.

Below we have provided a list of health conditions that often contribute to male factor infertility. If you have concerns about your fertility health or are having difficulty conceiving, please call to schedule a consultation with our care team or complete the Request an Appointment form.

Anatomic Abnormalities

• Varicocele is a vein abnormality, in which blood vessels are present in the scrotum, raising the temperature of the scrotum, which is a challenge to sperm.
  • Treatment - In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Vasectomy is a procedure that has been performed by a medical professional that prevents the male from producing sperm.
  • Treatment - In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Retrograde ejaculation is a condition that occurs when sperm is directed into the bladder instead of exiting the penis.
  • Treatment - Intrauterine insemination (IUI) | In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Erectile dysfunction occurs when the male is unable to maintain or achieve an erection.
  • Treatment – Intrauterine insemination (IUI) | In vitro fertilization (IVF)
• Premature ejaculation occurs when the male ejaculates too early.
  • Treatment - Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

Sperm Abnormalities

• Azoospermia is a lack of sperm.
  • Treatment – Intrauterine insemination (IUI) | In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Oligospermia is a decreased number of sperm.
  • Treatment – Intrauterine insemination (IUI) | In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Teratospermia is abnormally shaped sperm.
  • Treatment – Intrauterine insemination (IUI) | In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Asthenospermia is the decreased movement of sperm.
  • Treatment – Intrauterine insemination (IUI)| In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Chromosomal abnormality is a condition that leads to decreased sperm function.
  • Treatment - In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

Cancer

Unfortunately, cancer can strike at any time. Fortunately, there are fertility preservation options for individuals impacted by cancer. When a male patient is diagnosed with any form of cancer and is required to receive treatment that would render him infertile, he has the opportunity to freeze his sperm.

• Treatment – Fertility Preservation | Cryopreservation

Testicular failure

Testicular failure occurs when the testicles fail to produce sperm.

• Treatment – Donor Sperm, In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

Hereditary Disorders

Patients living with certain hereditary disorders may choose to consider treatment options that would eliminate passing on a genetic disorder to their children.

• Treatments – In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) with preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) or preimplantation genetic screening (PGS)