Male Infertility

Male infertility is on the rise in society. Approximately 15% of married couples have trouble conceiving despite having regular unprotected sex for more than a year. Out of the couples who are in their thirties, only 30% are able to conceive within the first three months; the rest have trouble due to male infertility issues.
Causes of Male Infertility

Infertility is a reproductive system disorder which results in the inability of a couple to procreate. The reasons for not being able to conceive can be varied and could be related to either partner. When the reproductive system of the male has a problem which makes it difficult for the couple to have a child, it is termed male infertility.

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Obesity strikes below the belt: Study reveals link between obesity and male infertility

Obesity strikes below the belt: Study reveals link between obesity and male infertility

The potential variations in sperm quality of infertile patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

The potential variations in sperm quality of infertile patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

To what extent does air pollutant-induced semen damage contribute to male infertility?

To what extent does air pollutant-induced semen damage contribute to male infertility?

Gene discovery could pave the way for a non-hormonal male contraceptive

Gene discovery could pave the way for a non-hormonal male contraceptive

New microfluidic technology enables reliable selection of high-quality sperm for IVF success

New microfluidic technology enables reliable selection of high-quality sperm for IVF success

Antioxidant supplementation shows potential to improve male fertility

Antioxidant supplementation shows potential to improve male fertility

Research evaluates the effects of physical agents on male fertility

Research evaluates the effects of physical agents on male fertility

Shorter ejaculation abstinence times linked to better reproductive outcomes during fertility treatments

Shorter ejaculation abstinence times linked to better reproductive outcomes during fertility treatments

ANDRONET COST Action aims to improve research, education, and public awareness in andrology

ANDRONET COST Action aims to improve research, education, and public awareness in andrology

Study sheds new light on a key protein involved in the process of spermiation

Study sheds new light on a key protein involved in the process of spermiation

Men who regularly lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts, study suggests

Men who regularly lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts, study suggests

Declining PSA levels predict improved survival rates in men with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Declining PSA levels predict improved survival rates in men with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Top urologists share their insights and practical tips at "Urology on the Beach"

Top urologists share their insights and practical tips at "Urology on the Beach"

Study: FER1L5 protein essential for sperm to undergo acrosome reaction and male fertility

Study: FER1L5 protein essential for sperm to undergo acrosome reaction and male fertility

Hormonal therapy may aid in reducing progression of early-stage prostate cancer during active surveillance

Hormonal therapy may aid in reducing progression of early-stage prostate cancer during active surveillance

Cryoablation is more effective than heat-based treatment for some small kidney cancers

Cryoablation is more effective than heat-based treatment for some small kidney cancers

Study shows benefits of metastasis-directed therapy without ADT for oligorecurrent prostate cancer

Study shows benefits of metastasis-directed therapy without ADT for oligorecurrent prostate cancer

Standard cutoff point for low testosterone levels may not be accurate for young men

Standard cutoff point for low testosterone levels may not be accurate for young men

Oral anticoagulant drug may be safe, effective in preventing blood clots after urologic cancer surgery

Oral anticoagulant drug may be safe, effective in preventing blood clots after urologic cancer surgery

Neoadjuvant NHAs followed by surgery can improve key outcomes in high-risk prostate cancer patients

Neoadjuvant NHAs followed by surgery can improve key outcomes in high-risk prostate cancer patients