Male sterility and its causes

Reproduction and childbearing is a normal, routine process that occurs as a result of heterosexual intermarriage, but there are some couples who may struggle to achieve pregnancy and give birth to newborns, and male infertility can be defined as the inability of his wife to conceive as a result of his imbalances and problems, and these problems are often associated With the quality and number of sperm, as it can be said that some male infertility problems are due to the decrease in the number of sperm from the normal limit, and some infertility problems can be attributed to the poor quality of sperm, and infertility is not diagnosed in a man until after examining the man and the woman to detect problems of the reproductive system Then it was concluded that the cause of infertility belongs to the man and not the woman, and it is worth saying that infertility problems are common reproductive disorders, and it has been found that one in five couples suffer from the problem of not having children is due to problems with the man. In order to understand the problems of male infertility, it is necessary to understand the nature of their reproductive system, and this can be summarized by saying: The brain is the main responsible for controlling the functions of the male reproductive system, as the pituitary gland and hypothalamus are mainly responsible for the secretion of male hormones and sperm. In more detail, it can be said that the pituitary gland secretes the luteinizing hormone known as the luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone, so that these two hormones play their role in controlling the work of the testicles, and the testicles are defined as two small glands, each of which is the size of an egg. The function of the testicles is to control the production of sperm and the male hormone known as testosterone. In fact, a single sperm needs approximately seventy days in order to complete its maturity and be able to fertilize the egg, and after the completion of maturation of the sperm, it moves to the part known as the epididymis, and there the sperm acquires its ability to move and its ability to fertilize the egg, and in fact the animals are not ejaculated. The semen is isolated separately, but it is ejaculated as part of the fluid known as semen. Causes of male infertility There are a wide range of factors and circumstances that may cause a man to suffer from infertility, which can be summarized as follows: Health problems: There are a number of health problems that may cause a man to suffer from infertility We mention the following: Varicocele, and this condition is defined as swelling of the veins supplying the testicles, as this problem causes a decrease in the quality of the sperm. Infection: Some types of infections may prevent the exit and ejaculation of sperm, and others may negatively affect sperm health and general quality, and there are types of infections that affect sperm production and formation, and examples of this infection are: epididymitis and orchitis. Ejaculation problems: which is the ejaculation of sperm in the urinary bladder rather than through the head of the penis. Sperm antibodies: This is when the immune system creates antibodies that mistakenly attack the sperm. Tumors: Some are malignant, and some are benign. Prostate testicle, which is the condition that the testicle does not descend from the abdomen to the scrotum during the fetal stage. Hormonal disturbance: It is often the occurrence of disorders and problems in the testicles or disturbances in the hormonal system that controls the secretions of the reproductive system, such as some problems of the pituitary gland in the hypothalamus. Wheat allergy: which is defined as the body's inability to tolerate gluten. Intercourse problems: such as impotence, painful intercourse, or hypospadias, which is the presence of the urethral opening under the penis, and other problems. Taking some types of medications: such as some chemotherapy drugs, some antifungals, and some hormones that replace testosterone, among others. Environmental factors: Excessive exposure to some chemicals, toxins, or heat may adversely affect the quality and number of sperm, and examples of these environmental factors are: pesticides, organic solvents, benzene, lead, as well as radiation in general, including x-rays or rays. X, in addition to exposing the testicles to extremely high heat. Other factors: Besides the above, there are factors related to a person's lifestyle that may lead to infertility for a man, including drug use, smoking, drinking alcohol, suffering from obesity or being overweight, in addition to the role of stress and psychological and emotional stress in negatively affecting a man's fertility . Signs of male infertility There are some common signs that may give an impression of male infertility, and the most important of these signs can be summarized as follows: A change in sexual desire. Feeling of pain or swelling in the testicles. Problems related to difficulty maintaining an erection, and it is worth noting that this problem is often caused by male hormonal disorders, and these disorders in turn lead to problems with fertility and the ability to conceive. Problems with ejaculating semen. Small size of the testicles.