Male Factor Problems

Structural abnormalities
Abnormalities of the reproductive tract that consist mainly of obstructions that partially or totally block the flow of sperm and/or seminal fluid. Some of these abnormalities may be present at birth (congenital), others may have occurred after infection of the urogenital tract, whereas others may have resulted from previous surgery.

• Congenital defects

Sperm production disorders
This occurs when the production of the sperm is inhibited.

• Vasectomy
• Varicocele
• Sperm production problems

Ejaculatory disturbances
These disturbances prevent sperm from reaching the female.

• Retrograde Ejaculation
• Impotence

Immunologic disorders
These disorders prevent sperm from meeting and successfully penetrating the egg in the female genital tract.

• Endocrine disorders
• Antisperm antibodies

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