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Male Fertility Treatments
Diagnosis and treatment for male fertility concerns
What is Male Infertility?
Male infertility is when any health issue in a man causes problems with getting a female partner pregnant. Some men cannot naturally conceive due to issues with their reproductive system or a genetic problem.
Statistics show that male infertility is rising and generally accounts for around 30% of infertility in the UK. Men concerned about male fertility will need tests to identify problems before undergoing treatments to increase their chances of conceiving.
How common is male infertility?
Statistics show that around one in six couples in the UK struggles to conceive, with around 30% of these infertility issues due to known male factors.
What are the signs of male infertility?
There are many different signs and symptoms of male infertility, such as:
- A reduced sexual drive
- Difficulty with ejaculation
- Producing only a small volume of fluid upon ejaculation
- Difficulty maintaining an erection
- Pain and discomfort in the testicle area
- A lump or swelling in the testicle area
- Recurrent respiratory infections
Can male infertility be reversed or fixed?
In many cases, medical techniques and lifestyle changes can successfully treat or reverse male infertility. On rare occasions, male fertility problems can't be treated, and a man will not be able to conceive naturally. If this is the case, your doctor may suggest you and your partner consider using a sperm donor.
How can male fertility be improved?
Our experts will provide medical advice on male infertility prevention and the lifestyle changes you can make for male fertility improvement. This can include improving your diet, exercising more, and reducing exposure to smoking and alcohol.
What Causes Male Infertility?
Male infertility can be caused by several things, such as:
- A low sperm count, or having no sperm at all
- Sperm that do not move properly
- Sperm that is shaped abnormally
- Ejaculation disorders
- Testicular problems, including after surgery or ill health
- Hormone imbalance
The causes of these male fertility problems are varied, ranging from undescended testicles to drug use and cancer. Lifestyle choices, such as alcohol consumption, smoking and obesity, can play a factor. There are also some cases where male infertility cannot be explained.
How is Male Fertility Tested?
As a specialist clinic for male fertility and reproductive health, we specialise in diagnosing and treating various problems. This starts with a male fertility assessment, which will help you understand your current fertility status and look into your fertility history, which may impact your ability to conceive naturally.
To test for male infertility, doctors will request a semen sample and perform a thorough analysis to examine your sperm health. This will look at:
- Sperm count
- Sperm shape
- Sperm mobility
- Sperm volume and pH
A blood test can be performed where appropriate to check your hormone levels responsible for sperm production. We will also look at your lifestyle and suggest any changes needed to help improve your fertility.
An additional, advanced test called SpermComet can be performed together with your semen analysis. This measures the amount of DNA damage in your sperm. The test may be advised if you have low IVF fertilisation rates, poorly developed embryos or have experienced pregnancy loss.
What Treatment Options are there for Male Fertility Patients?
We offer a number of different treatments for men under our Male Reproductive Health initiative, depending upon your specific diagnosis and the level of your fertility concern. These include:
In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
IVF means In-Vitro Fertilisation. IVF treatment is a technique where fertilisation takes place outside the body. During the IVF treatment process, we create embryos for transfer using your sperm.
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IVF using Donor Sperm
Donor sperm insemination is a simple and quick way to try for a baby using donor sperm. Usually performed without the use of fertility medication, a typical cycle of treatment takes just four weeks.
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Surgical Sperm Retrieval (SSR)
If you have no, or extremely low numbers of, sperm in your semen which means you can’t have a standard fertility treatment, you may be able to have sperm collected surgically.
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Our Expert Male Fertility Team
Manchester Fertility offers expert doctors who are leaders in the field of male reproductive health, specialising in male fertility health problems and the treatment of male infertility.
Mr Steve Bromage
Consultant Urological Surgeon and Subspecialist in Urological Cancer and Renal Disease
Steve is the consultant you're likely to visit if you have male fertility issues. He is highly-skilled in microscopic surgery and has been heavily involved in male fertility research, as a member of the British Fertility Society and a reviewer for the International Journal of Andrology.
Dr Vinayak Vanjari
Consultant Anaesthetist
Vaibhav completed his surgical training in Manchester and Birmingham and has spent a year in one of Australia's largest teaching hospitals. He is a member of the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) and the Royal College of Surgeons England (RCS).
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