Characteristics of male infertility
Male infertility refers to the inability of men to achieve fertility within a certain period of time. It is a serious problem for marriage and family in modern society. How to judge male infertility is a very important topic, which will be elaborated on from four aspects below.
Semen characteristics
Semen is one of the important indicators of male fertility. If there are problems with semen quantity, quality, sperm motility, etc., it will affect male fertility. Under normal circumstances, the semen produced in each ejaculation should be greater than 1.5 ml, the sperm density should be greater than 20 million/ml, and the sperm motility should be greater than 50%. If these indicators do not meet normal standards, it is likely to be a sign of male infertility.
Reproductive organ abnormalities
Male reproductive organs include testicles, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate, seminal vesicles, etc. If there are abnormalities in these organs, it will affect male fertility. For example, testicular dysplasia, prostate inflammation, vasectomy, etc. can all cause infertility or infertility. Therefore, when diagnosing male infertility, a comprehensive examination of the reproductive organs is required.
Genetic factors
Men\’s genetic factors also affect their fertility. For example, chromosomal abnormalities and genetic mutations can cause male infertility. In particular, some autosomal recessive genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, will affect male fertility. Therefore, when checking for male infertility, its genes also need to be tested.
Living habits and environmental factors
Men\’s bad living habits and environmental factors can also affect their fertility. For example, drinking, smoking, drug abuse, etc. can all affect sperm quality. In addition, harmful substances and radiation in the environment can also affect sperm quality. Therefore, men need to pay attention to the influence of environmental factors while adjusting their living habits.
Summary
Male infertility is a major problem for couples in their marriage and family building. There are many factors that affect male fertility, including semen characteristics, reproductive organ abnormalities, genetic factors, living habits and environmental factors. Therefore, a comprehensive examination from multiple aspects is required when diagnosing male infertility. At the same time, men themselves also need to pay attention to maintaining healthy living habits and environment. Only in this way can we avoid the occurrence of infertility and lay a solid foundation for the construction of marriage and family.
