Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
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SIGNS &SYMPTOMSWhat is male infertility?Reproduction (or making a baby) is a simpleand natural experience for most couples. However,for some couples it is very difficult to conceive.A man’s fertility generally relies on the quantityand quality <strong>of</strong> his sperm. If the number <strong>of</strong> sperma man ejaculates is low or if the sperm are <strong>of</strong> apoor quality, it will be difficult, and sometimesimpossible, for a couple to become pregnant.<strong>Male</strong> infertility is diagnosed when, after testing<strong>of</strong> both partners, reproductive problems havebeen found in the male partner.Are there any signs or symptoms <strong>of</strong>male infertility?In most cases, there are no obvious signs <strong>of</strong>infertility. Intercourse, erections and ejaculationwill usually happen without difficulty. Thequantity and appearance <strong>of</strong> the ejaculated semengenerally appears normal to the naked eye.Medical tests are needed to find out if a manis infertile.Many men will stillbe able to father<strong>child</strong>ren naturallyeven though theymay have a loweredsperm countMALE INFERTILITY 13
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