Most of the time, when we think of infertility and issues with becoming pregnant, we assume it must be a problem with female infertility. As a society, we often view infertility as a “woman’s issue” because women have most often been given the obligation of conception issues. The truth is that 40% to 50% of infertility issues that couples face actually involve male infertility. Many men feel as if they are not a “real man” if they cannot produce a child. However, infertility issues have nothing to do with a guy’s manliness, but rather have to do with medical issues that can normally be treated.

There are many explanations for male infertility. They can be anything from lifestyle and family history to medical issues or testicular injuries. Some common problems associated with male fertility are hypogonadism and varicocele or azoopermia, which can typically be treated depending on the severity. Studies show males who smoke cigarettes or marijuana or consume large amounts of alcohol tend to have reduced sperm counts and a lower quality of sperm.

Another study suggests that males who have taken certain antidepressant drugs had lower sperm counts as well. There are also other studies that have linked obesity with reduced or lower sperm counts. Issues with family history can also cause infertility. Yet another family related cause may be the use of certain medicines or drugs by the effected male’s mother during her pregnancy with him. Some studies point towards environmental exposures, such as radiation exposure or excessive heat, as playing a role in reproductive health.

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