Intended parents around the world experience a wide range of emotions when attempting to start a family, only to be repeatedly met with negative pregnancy tests. Most people experience feelings of heartbreak, frustration, and even shame.
However, it’s important that those facing infertility to realize that they are not alone. Although many people are reluctant to share their struggles with infertility, this is a condition that affects millions of Americans.
Fortunately, there are many fertility treatment options that can make pregnancy a possibility. Male infertility treatment addresses these challenges, from low sperm count to poor sperm motility.
If you have a low sperm count, the semen you ejaculate during an orgasm contains fewer sperm than normal. Your sperm count is considered “lower than normal” if you have fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen.
Low sperm count means your sperm are less likely to fertilize your partner’s egg, resulting in pregnancy. However, this does not mean you cannot father a child -- there are many possible treatments for men considering parenthood.
A number of factors can lower sperm count, from smoking and drinking alcohol to certain medications or long-term illness. However, there are different steps men can take in an attempt to increase sperm count before considering the treatments below.
While having a low sperm count may be resulting from health or lifestyle choices. To prevent this, it’s recommended that men trying to increase sperm count and health follow these guidelines:
Successful conception is dependent on a variety of factors. In short, a healthy sperm must travel to a mature egg and fertilize it. If a male has low sperm count, there are far fewer sperms able to attempt that journey, so the odds of pregnancy decrease significantly.
Depending on the cause of infertility in the male, a specific treatment is necessary. Unfortunately, most treatments of men with severely depressed sperm counts or motility are not very successful, except for IVF with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). Some of the treatments available include the following:
For some men, low sperm count and motility aren’t addressed by the above steps. If this happens, don’t worry -- there are other fertility options available, and your clinic will work with you to successfully conceive and start a family.
The first step to treating infertility is finding out what is likely causing it. If you have been unsuccessful in your attempts to conceive, it is time to work with a fertility clinic near you.
Our experienced team of doctors at Pacific Fertility Center of Los Angeles are ready to help you start your family. Contact us at your earliest convenience to learn more about our comprehensive fertility services, including diagnostic testing and treatment.
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Note: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Information provided is for general educational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Speak to your doctor directly with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Any information contained herein does not replace any care plan as determined by a physician.
¹Birth rate percentage using aggregate data from ALL age groups on the Live Births Per Intended Egg Retrieval (ALL EMBRYO TRANSFERS) of Patient's Own Eggs chart for 2020. Reference: PFCLA SART | NATIONAL SART
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