Male infertility is the inability to cause a pregnancy.
Male infertility is often due to low semen count.
A semen analysis is often the first step in getting help.
Treatment is available.

Millions of men face infertility. If your partner is having trouble getting pregnant, you are not alone. The good news is that many men with fertility problems go on to become fathers.

Whether you are dealing with male infertility or are a concerned partner, friend, or family member, you may have many questions. Here are the answers to some questions people commonly ask about male infertility.


Some couples have a hard time getting pregnant. A couple is considered to have infertility issues when they try for a year without success. More than 1 out of 10 couples experience infertility.

There was a time when people thought infertility was only a woman’s problem. But men can have fertility problems, too. When a couple is having a hard time getting pregnant, it is just as likely to be caused by a problem with male fertility as it is with female fertility.

When a couple has a problem achieving pregnancy, it’s estimated that about

1 out of 3 times it’s due to a problem with the man’s fertility
1 out of 3 times it’s due to a problem with the woman’s fertility
1 out of 3 times it’s due to a problem with both the woman’s and the man’s fertility, or a cause cannot be found for the problem

When Should I Get Help for Male Infertility?

It can take up to a year for a woman to get pregnant. This is considered normal. Most health care providers suggest waiting a year before seeking infertility testing. If you and your partner have been trying to get pregnant for more than a year, it may be time to see your health care provider.

Some health problems may reduce a man’s ability to get a woman pregnant. You may want to see a health care provider sooner if you have a history of

cystic fibrosis
injury or trauma to the scrotum and testes
problems getting an erection
problems ejaculating

What Could Increase My Risk of Infertility?

Certain things may increase a man’s risk of infertility. They include

chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer
environmental toxins, like lead and pesticides
excessive drug or alcohol use
injury to the scrotum and testes
smoking cigarettes
having overheated testicles from wearing clothing that is too tight or swimming or bathing in hot water

How Is Male Infertility Treated?

Treatment is available for male fertility problems. Male infertility treatment options include

surgery
Herbal medication
hormone treatment

Your health care provider can help you figure out what treatments may work best for you and your partner.
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