 Male infertility accounts for approx 40% of causes and it can be due to ejaculatory failure or due to any factor which decreases sperm production.
Male infertility is on the rise due to:
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Stresses of modern life. |
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Tobacco, alcohol, drug abuse. |
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Exposure to toxic chemicals and radiations. |
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Infection of genital organs (sexually transmitted diseases) |
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History of mumps infection during childhood. |
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Occupational hazards- truck dirvers, engine drivers. |
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Hormonal disorders |
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Trauma |
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Genetic disorders |
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Excessive and prolonged exposure of genitals to heat as in frequent hot baths, steam, sauna, tight under clothing and varicose veins in the scrotum. |
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