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Health Encyclopedia: Infertility In Men Sperm Abnormalities
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Sperm Abnormalities
More than 90% of male infertility cases are due to low sperm counts, poor sperm quality, or both. In 30 - 40% of cases of sperm abnormalities, the cause is unknown. It may be the end result of one or more factors that include chronic illness, malnutrition, genetic defects, structural abnormalities, and environmental factors. Partial obstruction anywhere in the long passages through which sperm pass can reduce sperm counts. In one study, obstruction was believed to be a contrib...
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Expert & Community Posts
Misconceptions about Conception
By Merely Me , Health Expert...thirty-five and have been trying for six months or longer, it may be time to seek the help of a... Read more »
Once You Suspect Infertility - What Next?
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...intercourse, which could mean that the sperm never survive long enough to enter the cervix and... Read more »
Selecting Healthy Children: At What Cost?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...her eggs. Men having chemo routinely freeze their sperm. In fact, all three of Lance... Read more »
Upside Down Sex, Turkey Basters and Other Myths of Having a Baby
By Merely Me , Health Expert...everyone is pregnant but me?" I lamented. "Well how long have you been trying?" Another... Read more »
I Want a Barrier (Method)
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...has a risk of toxic shock syndrome if left in too long. The vaginal sponge was introduced in... Read more »
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Erectile Dysfunction and Disability
...the head of my penis, my stomach begins to spasm and my penis shrinks. Also, my ejaculations take too long, but when I stimulate the base above the testes, I get quicker results. Is there a toy... Read more »The Penis: Everything You Need to Know
...attached, often seems to have a mind of its own. Call it what you like: a unit, trouser worm, or schlong, it's still a strange, disorderly, and frequently disobedient creature. It can be friend or... Read more »Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Male Contraception
...annual risk for pregnancy is 3%.The condom should be put on before intercourse when the penis is erect, long before ejaculation, since the male can discharge sufficient semen to cause pregnancy... Read more »Infertility in Men: Male Reproductive System
...Sertoli cells, which are located in the lower parts of the seminiferous tubules.As they mature and move along, they are stored in the upper part of the tubules. Young sperm cells are known as... Read more »Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Introduction
...journey through the male body -- from the testes (the testicles) to the final stage (the orgasm) -- is long and complex:Sperm are produced in the testes at a rate of 50,000 an hour within tiny... Read more »Images
Related News
Heated car seats may affect male fertility
October 03, 2008Heated car seats may affect male fertility, a new study suggests. Researchers say that men who sit for long periods of time, such as truck drivers or... Read summary »
Diet Linked to Sperm Abnormalities
March 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating green leafy vegetables, fruit and beans may be beneficial for men conscious of their reproductive health. Researchers... Read summary »
Super Kids: Genius Sperm Bank? (Part 2 of 3)
May 05, 2008ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Even at a young age, Leandra Ramm was a performer Now at 22, she is an award-winning opera singer and has... Read summary »
Medical Debate: Is Plan B Abortion?
October 02, 2006NASHVILLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Two tiny pills are stirring up a hot debate. Some experts say they could cut abortion rates in half. Others... Read summary »
You are What Your Mother Eats
May 02, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What your mother ate during pregnancy may have helped determine your sex. Particularly, eating more during the time of... Read summary »
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