Am I At Risk Of Having Mail Infertility?

Do you smoke cigarettes or marijuana?

Are you a heavy drinker (15 drinks or more per week)?

Do you use illicit drugs?

Are you overweight or obese?

Do you have or have had infections such as prostatitis, inflammation of the epididymis or testicles and some sexually transmitted infections, including gonorrhea?

Are you overexposed to certain environmental elements such as heat, toxins and chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, organic solvents, lead)?

Do you overheat your testicles by frequent use of saunas, hot tubs or wearing very tight clothing?

Have you had testicular trauma or hernia repair?

Did you have mumps after puberty?

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

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

Do you have ejaculation issues or hormone imbalances?

Do you have a genetic problem (e.g. Klinefelter's syndrome, cystic fibrosis and Kallmann's syndrome) or a problem that was present at birth (congenital)?

Based on your answers you have a low risk of infertility. Male infertility is a relatively common problem. It refers to a man's health condition that prevents his female partner from getting pregnant. Nearly 10 percent of couples in America have infertility problems and male infertility is responsible for about half of these cases. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive a child even though you have often had unprotected sex for at least a year. Male infertility is often associated with a low sperm count. Smoking cigarettes, marijuana or using cocaine can temporarily reduce the number and quality of your sperm.

Based on your answers you have a moderate risk of infertility. Male infertility is characterized by the inability of a man to cause pregnancy in a fertile woman. Infertility is often a very stressful issue that can be caused by various factors such as illness, injury or lifestyle choices. Male infertility is often caused by low sperm production and abnormal sperm motility and function. For example, men who take anabolic steroids to increase muscle strength can cause testicular shrinkage and reduced sperm production. Approximately every 20th man has a low sperm count that causes infertility, while every 100th man does not produce sperm at all.

Based on your answers you have a high risk of infertility. In most cases, male infertility is related to the quantity and quality of your sperm. Sometimes, infertility can be caused by physical problems such as blockage in the tubes that carry sperm from your testicles to your penis. Some men may be exposed at work to substances (toxins, chemicals, lead) that can affect fertility. Previous surgeries and hormonal disorders can also cause fertility problems. Whatever the reason, if you and your partner have unsuccessfully tried to conceive a child in the past year by having unprotected sex at least twice a week, you should see a doctor.