Available Infertility Treatments for Men

Available Infertility Treatments for Men

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It may come as a surprise, but for many couples, infertility is something that men struggle with. It is common belief that women suffer from infertility the most, but this is not necessarily true. In fact, many men are actually the reason infertility is an issue for the couple instead of the woman. Claim Your 20 Free Pregnancy Tests – Click Here

When you determine that your partner has issues with infertility, determining the best treatment option is critical. Here is some of the options you will likely have to choose from.

Natural Treatments

Natural treatments are a great route for many men to take when it comes to infertility. This could be something as simple as adjusting the diet and exercise program of the man or eliminating stress. These are all items that can help improve both the health and number of sperm as well as the overall health of the man.

Some supplements are also helpful for improving the health of the sperm. For example, L-carnitine is a supplement that has been shown to help improve the number of sperm, the way they move and their overall health, all at the same time.

Medication

In many instances, men have infertility issues because of hormones that are out of balance. Like in women with the production of the egg, hormones are an important part of the sperm production process. Luckily, medications have been designed to help make it easier for men to have a healthy set of hormones.

Once these hormones are back in balance because of the medication they are taking, men will most likely begin producing healthy sperm. Sometimes these types of abnormalities are effected by medication you are taking or surgeries, so be sure to discuss this with your doctor.

Surgery

In some extreme circumstances, men may find that they are not able to produce sperm at all. In these instances, surgery may be necessary. This could be necessary because a portion of the man’s body has become blocked and will not allow sperm to travel into the woman’s body.

Surgery may help to remove the blockage so that sperm can once again travel as it was intended. This is often something that may be part of the discussion when multiple tests show that there is little to no sperm available in the samples the many provided the doctor for testing.

These are just a few of the treatment options that may be available to men who are struggling with infertility. They are all extremely effective and have helped many men in the past. If you and your partner are struggling to become pregnant due to male fertility, be sure to discuss all these options with your doctor.

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Dr. Prabha Sahgal, MD
Dr. Prabha Sahgal, MD | ConceiveEasy
Dr. Prabha Sahgal MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Sahgal holds a B.S. degree from MIT in molecular biology and currently serves on the ConceiveEasy board of directors.

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