{"id":35035,"date":"2017-03-17T10:33:58","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T08:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/?p=35035"},"modified":"2023-01-27T15:12:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T13:12:26","slug":"male-infertility-your-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/male-infertility-your-questions-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Male Infertility: your questions answered"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/male-infertility-your-questions-answered\/#How_common_is_male_infertility\" title=\"How common is male infertility?\">How common is male infertility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/male-infertility-your-questions-answered\/#What_causes_infertility_in_men\" title=\"What causes infertility in men?\">What causes infertility in men?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/male-infertility-your-questions-answered\/#What_should_a_man_do_if_he_is_concerned_about_his_fertility\" title=\"What should a man do if he is concerned about his fertility?\">What should a man do if he is concerned about his fertility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/male-infertility-your-questions-answered\/#How_to_improve_male_fertility\" title=\"How to improve male fertility?\">How to improve male fertility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/male-infertility-your-questions-answered\/#How_is_male_infertility_treated\" title=\"How is male infertility treated?\">How is male infertility treated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/male-infertility-your-questions-answered\/#What_is_a_male_infertility_test\" title=\"What is a male infertility test?\">What is a male infertility test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/male-infertility-your-questions-answered\/#Where_can_I_get_a_male_fertility_test\" title=\"Where can I get a male fertility test?\">Where can I get a male fertility test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/male-infertility-your-questions-answered\/#What_doctor_should_I_see_for_male_fertility\" title=\"What doctor should I see for male fertility?\">What doctor should I see for male fertility?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_common_is_male_infertility\"><\/span><strong>How common is male infertility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Around 1 in 6 couples struggle to conceive in the UK, showing that infertility is a very common issue which greatly impacts many people we may know. It is understood that around 30% of these infertility issues are due to known male factors, 30% are due to known female factors and the remaining 40% are due to combined or unexplained causes.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_infertility_in_men\"><\/span><strong>What causes infertility in men?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Infertility in men can be caused by a range of different factors, but it is sometimes unfortunately unexplainable. This is not necessarily because there is no explanation, but rather because with current technologies we cannot find the explanation at this point in time.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, there are various commonly known causes of male infertility. These include having a low sperm count where a male\u2019s semen contains fewer sperm than normal, or no sperm at all; having poor quality sperm, such as low sperm motility or \u2018abnormal sperm\u2019. Testicular damage, ejaculation disorders, sterilisation and lifestyle choices can be other causes of male infertility. For more information please read our <strong>&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/faqs\/causes-of-infertility\/\">5 common causes of male infertility<\/a>&#8216;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_man_do_if_he_is_concerned_about_his_fertility\"><\/span><strong>What should a man do if he is concerned about his fertility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are concerned about your fertility, you should see your GP for further advice. After this you may wish to visit our fertility experts at IVI UK. We can provide a semen analysis if you wish to get your sperm quality and quantity checked in our state-of-the-art laboratories.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_improve_male_fertility\"><\/span><strong>How to improve male fertility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are lifestyle choices that can impact male fertility, and so changing your lifestyle can improve your fertility. These changes include: improving your diet to increase its nutritious value, getting more exercise to improve your BMI, reducing chemical exposure e.g. recreational drugs, smoking, alcohol and steroids, and avoiding unsafe sex which may lead to sexually transmitted infections\/ diseases causing infertility.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_male_infertility_treated\"><\/span><strong>How is male infertility treated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IVI is a leading specialist in reproductive medicine providing pioneering evidence-based treatments to help improve your fertility. Intra uterine insemination (IUI) is one of the most straightforward and simple fertility treatments and is available at all IVI UK clinics. Sperm is prepared in the laboratory and is then transferred directly into a woman\u2019s uterus. This increases the chances that the sperm will reach the egg to fertilise it by decreasing the distance needed to travel, ideal for men with low sperm motility or a low sperm count. At IVI clinics, ICSI is also available for couples suffering from male infertility. ICSI can be included in a couple\u2019s IVF treatment to facilitate fertilisation. The man must provide a semen sample, or undergo Surgical Sperm Retrieval if necessary, for the best quality spermatozoa to be selected and inserted directly into the female\u2019s oocyte bringing both cells together for the highest chance of fertilisation.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_male_infertility_test\"><\/span><strong>What is a male infertility test?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you wish to test your fertility, then you can arrange to have a semen analysis test. A semen analysis test is available to analyse your sperm count and assess the mobility of your sperm. A semen analysis also checks to see if a male\u2019s sperm has any abnormalities. A semen analysis is available at all IVI UK clinics.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_get_a_male_fertility_test\"><\/span><strong>Where can I get a male fertility test?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IVI UK offers semen analysis tests to all men who wish to understand more about their fertility, through analysing their semen.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_doctor_should_I_see_for_male_fertility\"><\/span><strong>What doctor should I see for male fertility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Initially, you may wish to see your GP if you have any concerns about your fertility. After this, the next step would be to see one our leading experts at an IVI UK clinic. Our Consultants, Nurses and Embryologists are all specialists in the field of Fertility and Reproductive Medicine.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to know more about the treatments available at our IVI clinics, then please see the treatment pages on our website, or you can contact our friendly UK Support Services for more information or to arrange a consultation on 0800 52 00 161.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Around 1 in 6 couples struggle to conceive in the UK, showing that infertility is a very common issue which greatly impacts many people we may know. 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