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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
We Have Confirmed Fertility Issues - What Now???
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...artificial insemination If your partner has a low sperm count, if there is a cervical mucus... Read more »
Fathering Children after Prostate Removal? Ask the Expert
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...information would be appreciated-statistics, details on sperm aspiration procedures, and whether... Read more »
Once You Suspect Infertility - What Next?
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...at home and bring in the ejaculate) so that fresh sperm is obtained. The sperm is then... Read more »
It's National Infertility Awareness Week - October 19-25
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...it comes to infertility. It is so easy to take a sperm sample (or even several) and to then... Read more »
Misconceptions about Conception
By Merely Me , Health Expert...lives about 24 hours so this is a critical time for sperm to meet up with the egg. The male... Read more »
Health Guide
Infertility in Men: Male Reproductive System
...gland to manufacture follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).FSH maintains sperm production, and LH stimulates the production of the male hormone testosterone.Both sperm... Read more »Infertility in Men: Diagnosis
...size of the testicles is helpful. Smaller-sized and softer testicles along with tests that show low sperm count are strongly associated with problems in sperm formation. Normal testicles... Read more »Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Introduction
...vasectomy as a method of birth control.The procedure works by surgically interrupting the route that the sperm take from the testicles (where they are produced) to the penis. After vasectomy, the... Read more »Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Unexpected Pregnancy
...estimated to be very low, about 1 in 1,000. There are two main reasons for an unexpected pregnancy:Residual sperm were still alive when the partners had unprotected sex. This is the most common... Read more »Infertility in Men: Highlights
...According to a 2006 study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the genetic quality of sperm declines as a man ages. Previous studies have indicated that aging negatively affects... Read more »Images
Medications
...interest in sex, decrease in the amount of ejaculate/sperm) may infrequently occur, but then go... Read more »
...testosterone levels. Testosterone helps the body to produce sperm and to develop and maintain... Read more »
...in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any... Read more »
...in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any... Read more »
...in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any... Read more »
Related News
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 »
New male infertility therapy boosts sperm count
April 22, 2009A hormone-antioxidant combination therapy appears to improve sperm count and motility in infertile men, according to an Egyptian study. Read summary »
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