Male Infertility

About one-third of infertility problems are male-related, often caused by problems with the production and maturation of sperm.

Sperm may be immature, abnormally shaped or unable to move properly. Or, normal sperm may be produced in abnormally low numbers or seemingly not at all. These problems may be caused by many different conditions, including:

• Infectious diseases or inflammatory conditions such as the mumps virus
• Endocrine or hormonal disorders such as Kallman's syndrome or pituitary problem
• Immunological disorders in which some men produce antibodies to their own sperm
• Environmental and lifestyle factors
• Genetic diseases (most are associated with sperm abnormalities, either directly or indirectly)

We will conduct a thorough assessment of male fertility in our andrology laboratory. In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic testing for male factor infertility may include semen analysis to examine the semen and sperm for various factors, such as semen volume, consistency and pH, and the sperm count, movement and shape. This testing enables us to assess whether the sperm is able to fertilize the egg.

The andrology lab offers cryopreservation of sperm for men diagnosed with cancer prior to surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy procedures that could potentially cause future male fertility problems. We also perform post-vasectomy analyses ordered by your physician to confirm the results of your procedure.

ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, ICSI, can help overcome male factor infertility. In this form of in vitro fertilization, sperm is injected directly into the egg, and the resulting embryo is then implanted in the woman’s uterus.

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