We tend to think that if a couple is not getting pregnant there must be a problem with the female partner. In reality, there is just as much of a chance that the problem is with the male partner or even both partners. This is why it is always a good idea to have both partners get infertility testing done. Infertility can be treated provided you notice the symptoms earlier on and raise it with your doctor.
But even if a baby is not on your mind, here are some of the alarming signs of infertility in men you should be aware of.
Gynecomastia results in a swelling in the breast tissues in men due to an imbalance in the sex hormones, androgen and testosterone. This leads to an enlargement in the breasts. If you have noticed your breasts growing, and that too disproportionately, you could be suffering from this condition. This can prevent you from having a baby. It is a major cause of male infertility, but it can be corrected provided you seek help at the right time.
2. DIFFICULTY IN EJACULATION
This is a rather common sign of infertility in men, and it is referred to as ejaculation disorder. In this condition, either you ejaculate in fits and starts, or very low amount of sperms come out when you do, and is a grave cause of concern if being a parent is your priority. Sometimes retrograde ejaculation could be a cause for this great difficulty in ejaculation because this condition draws the semen backwards to the bladder rather than out of it. Some medicines are responsible for giving you this condition, while it can also be a neural problem. Either way, you shouldn’t have difficulty ejaculating.
3. LOW SPERM COUNT
4. LOW SEX DRIVE
Of course you could be too tired on days to have sex, and we are not calling that low sex drive. But in general if you do not have the urge to have sex. Or you never initiate sex with your partner, you have a cause of concern here. This is among the definite signs of infertility in men. If your testicles are not producing enough testosterone to stimulate you enough to have an intercourse, you need to fix an appointment with your doctor. You cannot father a child if you are slowly going off sex. Get this checked before it is too late.
5. YOUR TESTICLES ARE SMALLER THAN USUAL
This is again a very rare condition, also called the Klinefelter’s syndrome, sometimes even genetic, when you are born with smaller testicles. Small testicles cause insufficient production of sperms needed for the fertilisation of the egg. Predominantly, during puberty they are too tiny for the production of testosterone. This condition should be treated in your teen years. Or you will have to seek the help of a genetic expert in infertility.
6. PAIN AND SWELLING IN YOUR TESTICLES
Always check the health of your testicles whether there is a certain tension, swelling or even a lump, because this could be an indicator of varicocele. This condition relates to the enlargement of the testicle veins, quite like varicose vein, leading to a lowered sperm count and subsequently hampering the delivery of sperms. If your pain is too acute, consult your doctor. There are surgeries in order to fix the clumped veins. By ignoring this, you are cutting down on your chances of becoming a daddy.
If you have noticed any of these signs of infertility in men, visit your doctor. Baby or no baby, its always better to get such symptoms corrected and stay healthy.