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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APPENDICESGENETIC &CHROMOSOMAL PROBLEMSIn most men withcystic fibrosis, thevas deferens isabsentSeveral parts <strong>of</strong> the reproductive tract (includingthe vas deferens) are missing from birth. Thisstops sperm moving from the testes out intothe ejaculate.[See section: ‘Appendices’ for more information on the absence <strong>of</strong> the vasdeferens and seminal vesicles]What is D<strong>own</strong> syndrome?D<strong>own</strong> syndrome can affect both men and women.People with this condition have an extra copy <strong>of</strong>chromosome 21 and have a range <strong>of</strong> disabilities.They have distinctive physical features and varyingdegrees <strong>of</strong> mental disability. Men with D<strong>own</strong>syndrome also have abnormal sperm productionand are usually infertile.How are genetic problems treated?At this stage there are no treatments that can fix thegenetic problems that cause poor sperm production.While some men with these problems cansometimes father <strong>child</strong>ren naturally, IVF or otherforms <strong>of</strong> assisted reproduction is the most likelychance <strong>of</strong> these men having biological <strong>child</strong>ren.[See section: ‘Having a Family’ for more information]MALE INFERTILITY 68
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