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What it means
Doctors call it infertility when a man hasn't been able to get a woman pregnant after at least one year of trying.
How often it's the man
| Cause lies with | How often |
|---|---|
| the man | about a third of the time |
| the woman | about a third of the time |
| neither, or unknown | sometimes no cause is found |
Causes in men
- physical problems with the testicles
- blockages in the ducts that carry sperm
- hormone problems
- a history of high fevers or mumps
- genetic disorders
- lifestyle or environmental factors
What to do
If you think you may be infertile, see your doctor: tests can show whether there's a problem. When the cause can be found, treatment may include:
- medicines
- surgery
- assisted reproductive technology
Many couples treated for infertility go on to have babies.
Sources
Based on the MedlinePlus health topic "Male Infertility," National Library of Medicine, with content from the NIH's National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; a work of the United States government in the public domain.
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