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Male Infertility

Infertility is the inability to conceive after at least one year of unprotected intercourse. Since most people are able to conceive within this time, physicians recommend that couples unable to do so be assessed for fertility problems.

In men, hormone disorders, illness, reproductive anatomy trauma and obstruction, and sexual dysfunction can temporarily or permanently affect sperm and prevent conception. Some disorders become more difficult to treat the longer they persist without treatment.

Patient Information for Male Infertility

According to the National Institutes of Health, male infertility is involved in approximately 40% of the 2.6 million infertile married couples in the United States. One-half of these men experience irreversible infertility and cannot father children, and a small number of these cases are caused by a treatable medical condition.

We have provided you with a wealth of information on Male Infertility conditions, treatments and technology below. To learn more about your office visit, what to expect and what to bring to your appointment please click here.


Associated Conditions
Disorders of the Testes and Scrotum Idiopathic / Abnormal Semenalysis
Retrograde Ejaculation Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction
Varicocele Vasectomy Reversal
Assisted Reproductive Techniques  

Associated Treatments
Medications Nutriceuticals
Sperm Washing Transurethral Resection of the Ejaculatory Ducts
Varicocelectomy ( Microsurgical, Sub-Inguinal, Laparoscopic ) Microsurgical Repair
Epididymal and/or Testicular (TESSA) sperm retrieval for use with IVF and ICSI Sperm Banking

Associated Technologies