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Male Infertility by franklyfert(f): 10:11pm On Nov 18, 2016
what is infertility : Infertility is the inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting couple to achieve spontaneous pregnancy in
one year”, World Health Organization (WHO).

In Africa,when a couple is unable to conceive ,it is assumed to be the woman fault, hence a lot of couple remaining childless or access medical treatment after several years . lots of man assume that it is never their fault when there are no children in a marriage especially, if he has impregnated other women in the past .

About 15% of couples do not achieve pregnancy within one year and seek medical treatment for infertility. One
in eight couples encounter problems when attempting to conceive a first child and one in six when attempting
to conceive a subsequent child. Three percent of women remain involuntarily childless, while 6% of parous
women are not able to have as many children as they would wish . Infertility affects both men and women.

In 50% of involuntarily childless couples, a male-infertility-associated factor is found together with abnormal
semen parameters. A fertile partner may compensate for the fertility problem of the man and thus infertility
usually manifests if both partners have reduced fertility.

A man might have impregnated a woman in the past before the condition set in or might have met a very fertile woman , hence his infertility was masked .

Male fertility can be reduced as a result of following:


congenital or acquired urogenital abnormalities;

Malignancies; prostate cancer

Urogenital tract infections , STI

Increased scrotal temperature (e.g. as a consequence of varicocele

Endocrine disturbances;

Genetic abnormalities;

Immunological factors: this is a condition where your immune system sees your sperm as a foreign body hence fights against it.

Habits: smoking, excessive alcohol

occupation : work around heavy metals like oil workers, quarry, miners etc.

When a couple is unable to achieve conception in the first year of adequate sex, the first thing is for both partner to see a fertility specialist. not the woman alone,so that both partners can be examined and a solution reached.

In my years of practice as a clinical embryologist, I noticed that couple's that access fertility treatment together achieved pregnancy faster than situations where the woman was alone ,because the female partner was emotionally stable due to the partners support.

Male fertility issues can be improved especially if it is not genetic or congenital, so couples should access treatment together, because it takes 2 to get pregnant .


feel free to ask question and will be glad to help
thanks

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Re: Male Infertility by franklyfert(f): 9:07pm On Nov 19, 2016
Further information to promote male fertility

A healthy lifestyle is the starting point for a healthy, fully-functioning sperm production process.

Please also note:

Avoid nicotine and alcohol as much as you can.
Check your medication. Only take medication, which is essential to your wellbeing and has been prescribed by your doctor or recommended by your pharmacist.
Try to avoid all toxins and hormones in your diet and your environment.
Reduce stress as much as you can. Stress is thought to affect fertility negatively in both men and women. Enjoy a few more breaks and find new ways to relax.
Avoid all kinds of heat. The growth of sperm cells is a highly temperature-sensitive process. Tight trousers, jeans or notebooks lead to a higher temperature as much as extensive sauna visits or hot baths. Car seat heating should also be kept to a minimum.

Possible causes of involuntary childlessness

Fertility disorders in women and men can have a wide variety of causes; age plays a role, as does lifestyle, nutrition as well as alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking.

Organic causes of fertility disorders in women:

Hormonal disorders
Inflammations of the genital organs
Obstruction of the fallopian tubes
Changes to the inner lining of the uterus
Changes to hereditary factors
Age
Severe excess weight or weight deficiency

Organic causes of fertility disorders in men:

Varicose veins in the testicles
Impaired testicle function following an infection
Changes to hereditary factors
Hormonal disorders
Undescended testes
Age

Lifestyle and environmental factors which may have a negative effect on male and female fertility:

Stress
Alcohol
Smoking
Environmental pollutants

Sperm cells - crucial for fertility

Many men are oblivious to the fact that they themselves may be the cause of their involuntary childlessness. And yet statistics show how drastically sperm quality in men from industrialized countries has decreased over the last few decades. Fifty years ago the average number of sperm cells per milliliter of ejaculate was 100 million - nowadays this number has dropped to between 20 and 64 million. The age of men also plays an important role. Studies demonstrate that the ejaculate of a 45-year old man contains fewer agile and normally shaped sperm cells, compared with that of an 18-year old man.

Spermatogenesis - the miracle of life

Sperm cell formation (spermatogenesis) occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testicles. It takes approx. 60-64 days in total. About 1,000 sperm cells are produced every second or 3-4 million every hour. During this process, the growing cells are very sensitive to harmful influences.

Only the best will make it

Given that the journey to the egg cell is very long and exhausting; the quality of the sperm cells is of crucial importance for successful fertilization. Only persevering and active lone fighters will make it to the egg cell, penetrate the surrounding cell layer and get into the egg cell.

Sperm quality - visible under the microscope

Sperm quality can be examined under the microscope to know the number, motility and shape (the spermiogram) of your sperm:
WHO* reference values of normal sperm quality
Semen volume 2-5 ml
Number of sperm cells 20 million/ml or more
Motility more than 50%
Rapid progressive motility more than 25%
Normal shape more than 30%
In many cases both the number and motility of sperm cells is reduced and there are often too many sperm cells of abnormal shape



There is currently no bona fide way to improve deficient sperm quality, by means of drugs. However, it could be shown that certain micronutrients can have a favorable influence on the sperm quality parameters mentioned above.

* World Health Organization

How does it work?

The micronutrients contained in fertilsan M are a natural part of our diet. As a result of their nutritional features they can have a favorable effect on sperm cell quality, especially on sperm cell density and motility:

Nutritional features and characteristics of selected ingredients
Vitamins
Vitamin E Important antioxidant vitamin (radical scavenger), protects the cell membrane against free radicals; has a favorable effect on sperm cell motility
Vitamin C Protects the genetic information (DNA) against attacks by free radicals. Damage to the sperm DNA results in an impairment of sperm function
B vitamins Vitamins B 6 and B 12 and folic acid are important for the degradation of the metabolite homocysteine. High homocysteine levels can have a negative effect on the reproductive function
Trace elements
Zinc Important component of antioxidant enzymes which are also present in semen; a lack of zinc is connected with a reduced testosterone production; has a favorable effect on sperm cell motility and number, as well as on the number of normally shaped sperm cells
Selenium Important component of antioxidant enzymes which are also present in semen; this enzyme activity influences the viability, normal shape and motility of sperm cells



The right combination matters

Certain micronutrients are important for sperm cell formation and maturation. Since the effects of these micronutrients complement each other, it is sensible to provide a balanced combination
Phytonutrients
Mixed carotenoids Antioxidants which work together with vitamin E to protect the sperm membrane against attacks by free radicals
Other micronutrients
Omega-3 fatty acids Improve the fluidity of the sperm membrane - an essential prerequisite for successful fertilization
N-acetylcysteine Component of an important antioxidant enzyme
L-carnitine Vitamin-like substance; plays a key role in energy generation for sperm cells and in the penetration of the egg cell by the sperm; has a favorable effect on sperm motility
Coenzyme Q10 Vitamin-like substance; potent antioxidant and radical scavenger; has a favorable effect on sperm cell motility



What can I do personally?

A natural therapeutic approach based on the improvement of sperm quality as a result of nutritional support has given men new hope. fertilsan is a dietary supplement (food for special medical purposes) that is available for the dietary management of male fertility disorders. It contains a well-balanced combination of specific micronutrients which are needed by the body for sperm cell formation, such as vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and vitamin-like substances. Boost your metabolism! This increases your enjoyment of life, virility and desire. A light endurance training of half an hour three times a week is sufficient to stimulate your metabolism.
Re: Male Infertility by LKO(m): 9:34pm On Nov 19, 2016
franklyfert:

what is infertility : Infertility is the inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting couple to achieve spontaneous pregnancy in
one year”, World Health Organization (WHO).

In Africa,when a couple is unable to conceive ,it is assumed to be the woman fault, hence a lot of couple remaining childless or access medical treatment after several years . lots of man assume that it is never their fault when there are no children in a marriage especially, if he has impregnated other women in the past .

About 15% of couples do not achieve pregnancy within one year and seek medical treatment for infertility. One
in eight couples encounter problems when attempting to conceive a first child and one in six when attempting
to conceive a subsequent child. Three percent of women remain involuntarily childless, while 6% of parous
women are not able to have as many children as they would wish . Infertility affects both men and women.

In 50% of involuntarily childless couples, a male-infertility-associated factor is found together with abnormal
semen parameters. A fertile partner may compensate for the fertility problem of the man and thus infertility
usually manifests if both partners have reduced fertility.

A man might have impregnated a woman in the past before the condition set in or might have met a very fertile woman , hence his infertility was masked .

Male fertility can be reduced as a result of following:


congenital or acquired urogenital abnormalities;

Malignancies; prostate cancer

Urogenital tract infections , STI

Increased scrotal temperature (e.g. as a consequence of varicocele

Endocrine disturbances;

Genetic abnormalities;

Immunological factors: this is a condition where your immune system sees your sperm as a foreign body hence fights against it.

Habits: smoking, excessive alcohol

occupation : work around heavy metals like oil workers, quarry, miners etc.

When a couple is unable to achieve conception in the first year of adequate sex, the first thing is for both partner to see a fertility specialist. not the woman alone,so that both partners can be examined and a solution reached.

In my years of practice as a clinical embryologist, I noticed that couple's that access fertility treatment together achieved pregnancy faster than situations where the woman was alone ,because the female partner was emotionally stable due to the partners support.

Male fertility issues can be improved especially if it is not genetic or congenital, so couples should access treatment together, because it takes 2 to get pregnant .


feel free to ask question and will be glad to help
thanks





Many thanks for this educative topic. I'm a 30 yr old guy, about to get married next year. I'm worried I don't experience morning wood, my erection is extremely poor not good enough for penetration, I also have low libido. The size of my organ has reduced also. What could be the cause and possible solutions. I have plan to visit the teaching hospital in my state, but no cash at hand at the moment. Thanks.
Re: Male Infertility by franklyfert(f): 10:51pm On Nov 19, 2016
LKO:


Many thanks for this educative topic. I'm a 30 yr old guy, about to get married next year. I'm worried I don't experience morning wood, my erection is extremely poor not good enough for penetration, I also have low libido. The size of my organ has reduced also. What could be the cause and possible solutions. I have plan to visit the teaching hospital in my state, but no cash at hand at the moment. Thanks.

hello, this could be as a result of the following or more

circulation problem - it could be that there is no enough blood supply to the penile area

alcohol

drugs

Hormonal disorders: A lack of testosterone (male hormone or androgen) can result from testicular failure, pituitary gland problems, or certain medications.
Depression: This condition is a common cause of erectile dysfunction. Depression is a physical disorder as well as a psychiatric one, and it can have physical effects. This may be true even if you feel comfortable in a sexual situation.

Performance anxiety and so many more

the first thing to do is to see a urologist and let him access you , so as to take necessary treatment .
Re: Male Infertility by mzlewis(f): 11:16pm On Nov 19, 2016
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Re: Male Infertility by LKO(m): 11:25pm On Nov 19, 2016
franklyfert:


hello, this could be as a result of the following or more

circulation problem - it could be that there is no enough blood supply to the penile area

alcohol

drugs

Hormonal disorders: A lack of testosterone (male hormone or androgen) can result from testicular failure, pituitary gland problems, or certain medications.
Depression: This condition is a common cause of erectile dysfunction. Depression is a physical disorder as well as a psychiatric one, and it can have physical effects. This may be true even if you feel comfortable in a sexual situation.

Performance anxiety and so many more

the first thing to do is to see a urologist and let him access you , so as to take necessary treatment .


Thanks. The lack of testosterone may likely be the cause. Did a test on it sometime ago and the doctor in the general hospital said I'm low in testosterone about 3.5, he prescribed Adams desire which I took without any result. I really need visit a urologist. Is there any hope? Thanks.
Re: Male Infertility by franklyfert(f): 11:48pm On Nov 19, 2016
LKO:


Thanks. The lack of testosterone may likely be the cause. Did a test on it sometime ago and the doctor in the general hospital said I'm low in testosterone about 3.5, he prescribed Adams desire which I took without any result. I really need visit a urologist. Is there any hope? Thanks.

try and see the urologist and let me know, then i can recommend some things if no changes.
Re: Male Infertility by LKO(m): 4:52am On Nov 20, 2016
franklyfert:


try and see the urologist and let me know, then i can recommend some things if no changes.


Thank you, I would.

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