Did you know that as many as one in six couples struggle to conceive a child by natural means? Did you know that around 30% of these cases are due to male infertility? Many people believe that infertility is a woman’s issue, but in actual fact it can also be due to the male party. Normally, male infertility is caused by sperm disorders or problems with testicle function. Of course, general health and lifestyle choices also play a massive role but sometimes doctors are not able to determine a particular cause.  Read on for some further information from a private fertility clinic in London. 

What is a Sperm Disorder? 

As previously mentioned, a common cause of infertility in men is a sperm disorder. This could be a number of things, such as low/no sperm count, sperm that cannot swim to the egg and is therefore not functional, or sperm that is an unusual shape and cannot move as well. Ejaculation disorders can also be the culprit of male infertility. 

What is Hypogonadism?

Hypogonadism is another cause of infertility. It is an issue where a man is not able to produce enough testosterone. The symptoms include low sex drive, unusual sperm count and sometimes the inability to achieve an erection. Each of these symptoms can reduce the chances of successful pregnancy. 

Lifestyle Choices and Fertility

Drugs including (but not limited to) cocaine and marijuana can reduce sperm count, although this is usually just in the short term. Taking steroid to promote muscle growth can stop the body from making necessary hormones to produce sperm. Alcohol can lead to erectile dysfunction and limit sperm production. Smoking, infection, being overweight and radiation exposure are also lifestyle factors than can lead to infertility in men.  

Your fertility shouldn’t be taken lightly and it isn’t something you should feel ashamed about. In fact, if you are concerned about yours or your partner’s ability to conceive a child by natural means you should speak to your GP for some advice and a full health check. It probably doesn’t help that many people in Britain are obese. If you work on getting fitter and having a healthier lifestyle it is likely you will have less issues conceiving.