Do I Have Male Fertility Problems?

Do you have problems with sexual function, such as low sex drive, difficulty maintaining an erection or difficulty with ejaculation?

Have you noticed a change in the amount of ejaculate?

Do you have pain during sexual intercourse?

Do you have pain, swelling or a lump in the testicle area?

Have you had surgery or any trauma in the scrotum area in the past?

Have you ever been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease?

Do you have an abnormal breast growth (gynecomastia) or decreased facial or body hair?

Do you often use saunas and hot tubs?

Do you have an undescended testicle, varicocele, or other sex organ issues?

Have you had a semen analysis with an abnormal result (e.g. shape or low count)?

Have you ever used anabolic steroids, Rogaine, or cholesterol lowering medications?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have fertility problems. Infertility affects millions of couples in the United States. Almost every 7th couple is infertile, which means that they failed to conceive a child even though they had frequent unprotected sexual intercourse for at least a year. Male infertility accounts for about a third of infertility cases. Male infertility cannot always be prevented. It is recommended to avoid frequent use of saunas or hot tubs, wearing tight clothing or holding a laptop in your lap for a long time, as they can lead to overheating of the testicles, which can temporarily lower the sperm count.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have fertility problems.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have fertility problems. The inability to conceive a child can be a stressful situation. Fertility problems can be associated with sexual dysfunction such as decreased sexual desire, difficulty maintaining an erection, difficulty with ejaculation, or small amounts of ejaculated fluid. Infertility can also be caused by various health problems, environmental factors (toxins, heat, chemicals) as well as certain lifestyle habits such as smoking, drinking and taking steroids (drugs that stimulate muscle strength), mrihuana or cocaine.