Millions of Americans are affected by infertility. It may result from female factors, male factors or both.
Male infertility can be caused by: 
<ul>
 <li>Disease. </li>
 <li>Unhealthy or immature sperm. </li>
 <li>Low sperm count. </li>
 <li>Smoking cigarettes or marijuana. </li>
 <li>Frequent hot tub use.</li>
 <li>Using a wheelchair. </li>
 <li>Infection. </li>
 <li>Medications. </li>
 <li>Stress. </li>
 <li>A varicocele, or enlargement of veins in the scrotum. </li>
</ul>
Because there are so many possible causes, evaluation must be thorough. Most men undergoing an evaluation for infertility will go through these steps: 
An interview about sexual and medical history. 
A complete physical exam that focuses on signs of hormone production and overall health. It may include an examination of the testes and prostate. 
A semen analysis, which looks at sperm count, movement, shape, volume and thickness. 
If and when a diagnosis is made, treatment often includes medication or surgery. 
Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for infertility can feel invasive, uncomfortable or discouraging. The <a href="[BASEDOMAIN]/healthinfo/bouncelink.aspx?shortcut=asrm" target="_blank">American Society for Reproductive Medicine</a> recommends sharing questions or concerns with your partner and your doctor. 
Treatment often results in a successful pregnancy. 
Reviewed 7/11/2023

Male infertility

There are a number of reasons why a man may have problems with&nbsp;fertility. A doctor can help&nbsp;find the cause.&nbsp;

Male infertility

There are a number of reasons why a man may have problems with fertility. A doctor can help find the cause.