women s health issues
Problems With Sperm
Causes of Sperm Problems
Conditions that increase the temperature of the testes (where sperm are produced) can greatly reduce the number of sperm and the vigor of sperm movement and can increase the number of abnormal sperm. Some disorders of the testes, such as Undescended Testes and Retractile Testes and varicose veins (called a Certain hormonal or genetic disorders may interfere with sperm production, as can other disorders. Exposure to industrial or environmental toxins and use of certain medications can reduce sperm production. Taking Anabolic Steroids , such as Infertility Problems With Ovulation (the inability to attain or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse) can cause infertility in men. It may result from a disorder, such as a blood vessel disorder, Using anabolic steroids can decrease sperm production and cause the testes to shrink. Some disorders result in the complete absence of sperm (azoospermia) in semen. They include Serious disorders of the testes Disorders of other parts of the Structure of the Male Reproductive System : blocked or missing vasa deferentia, missing seminal vesicles, and blockage of both ejaculatory ducts The same genetic abnormality that causes Cystic Fibrosis (CF) can cause azoospermia, often by preventing both vasa deferentia from forming. Azoospermia can also occur if semen, which contains the sperm, moves in the wrong direction (into the bladder instead of down the penis). This disorder is called Retrograde Ejaculation . 