Sexual Dysfunction & Male Infertility

Sexual dysfunction accounts for anywhere from 0.4-4.6% of male infertility cases, based on various studies. This category of male infertility includes erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders, and psychological effects, as well as  

 

Sexual dysfunction can cause infertility

 

Hypoactive sexual desire, lack of sexual satisfaction, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation

Psychological burden

 

Potential that erectile dysfunction can be an early marker for poor general healthy

 

Medications for other health problems can cause sperm abnormalities and sexual dysfunction

 

Anxiety, depression 

 

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Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

Male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) occurs as a consequence of hormonal dysfunction affecting the basic mechanics behind male sexual development.  In these cases, the hormones needed

Medical History

The very first step in evaluating the fertility of a patient is receiving a thorough medical history.  The evaluating doctor will ask about previous evaluations,

Analysis of Testicular Biopsy

Non-obstructive azoospermia is diagnosed in cases where no sperm cells can be found in the ejaculate, yet no evidence of a blockage can be seen. 

Capacitation

In order for the fully formed sperm cell to successfully activate and fertilize the oocyte, it must undergo several further steps in its maturation. The

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