What are the most common treatable causes of male infertility?
Sperm Count Most cases of male infertility involve either low sperm counts or low sperm motility. Mild abnormalities are usually treatable with intra-uterine insemination (IUI). More severe abnormalities usually require treatment with in-vitro fertilization (IVF), with or without intra-cytopasmic insemination. Environmental Factors Some cases of male infertility may be due to exposure to environmental toxins such as tobacco smoking, recreational drug abuse, or excessive alcohol consumption. These cases may improve when the man stops smoking, using recreational drugs, or drinking excessive alcohol. Other Factors Sperm production and function are adversely affected by excessive heat, so if the man uses hot tubs, Jaccuzis, saunas, or steam baths, discontinuation may also improve semen parameters. There are also situations where the man has a large varicocele, in which case surgery to remove the varicocele may improve sperm motility. Hormone Deficiencies Male infertility is very rarely cau
