One-third of the cases of infertility in couples are due to male fertility factors. Male infertility may be caused by a variety of factors, including physical and psychological problems that are known to negatively impact male reproductive health.

To provide readers with an understanding of the factors that are responsible for male infertility, Dr. Niren Rao, a leading urologist, has explained the same in this blog. The expert urologist practises at Dr. Niren Rao’s Urology Practice and is widely known for offering the best male infertility treatment in Delhi. Continue reading for more insights.

1. Hormonal Factors: Certain hormones are responsible for controlling the testes, and the normal functioning of sperm is regulated by the hypothalamus and pituitary. In case if there are any disturbances in the hormones, it can affect testosterone synthesis and sperm production. Also, an increase in the FS and LH blood levels indicates that the testicles have stopped working.
2. Obesity: Fat deposits can overload and affect the hormones that are responsible for male reproductive activity (androgens and testosterone). Having a BMI above 30 can affect the sperm’s quality, and the growth of the sperm in the nucleus gets significantly affected due to this.
3. Smoking: Inhaled substances can also have a severe effect on the quality of sperm if there are nicotine and cannabinoid receptors present. Nicotine can severely impact the body as it causes an imbalance. This affects the potential of fertilisation. However, avoiding smoking and consuming drugs causes reversal of spermatic damage, but only after a few months of discontinuation.
4. Certain Medications or Surgeries: The sperm’s production can be reduced by medications or treatments such as testosterone replacement therapy, anabolic steroids, chemotherapy, etc. The treatment includes the retrieval of sperm from the epididymis and testicles. Some of the surgeries that are known to lower the sperm count include vasectomy, inguinal hernia repairs, scrotal or testicular surgery, prostate surgery, and abdominal surgery.
5. Nutrition: Antioxidant-rich foods also help boost male fertility. Examples of such foods include cheese (which contains vitamin A), oranges (contains vitamin C), sunflower seeds (contains vitamin E), salmon (contains omega-3 fatty acids), broccoli (contains folic acid), and beans and artichokes.

At Dr. Niren Rao’s Urology Practice, the expert doctor evaluates the male partner, which is necessary for all couples. It starts with a simple physical and semen examination and hormonal analysis. Depending on the reports, the doctor makes a diagnosis between obstructive and non-obstructive azoospermia.

At the clinic, there are several options available to treat male infertility. These include VEA (vaso-epididymal anastomosis), obstructive or non-obstructive azoospermia, PESA, TESA and Micro – TESE.

To learn more about male infertility treatment, book an appointment with Dr. Niren Rao, the best urologist in Delhi, at the leading facility, Dr. Niren Rao’s Urology Practice.