OVERVIEW of male infertility
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Clinical definition- WHO defines male factor infertility as the presence of ≥1 abnormalities in the semen analysis or the presence of inadequate sexual or ejaculatory function. Generally- -Male factor alone contributes up to 30% of cases of infertile couples and to an additional 30% to 40% in combination with other factors. -approximately 2% of all men will exhibit suboptimal sperm parameters. -Male infertility is one of important issues in men’s health as it could alter the man’s self-esteem. -Occurs at a significant rate, yet public awareness of the problem is minimal. -Ironically, when investigation of infertility is in question, testing and treatment begin down a singular route — the female partner. 😔😔😔😔 -Men are almost always the last one to be considered when we think about infertility especially in some gender biased societies. -Over the past 40 years, sperm counts worldwide have halved and sperm qualit