What are the risk factors for men regarding infertility?
The following is a list of risk factors related to male infertility (also called male factor or male factor infertility): • history of prostatitis or genital infection • testicular trauma or torsion • history of precocious puberty (puberty occurring at a young age) or delayed puberty (puberty occurring at an older age) • exposure to toxic substances or hazards on the job, such as lead, cadmium, mercury, ethylene oxide, vinyl chloride, radioactivity, and x-rays • cigarette or marijuana smoke • heavy alcohol consumption • exposure of the genitals to high temperatures • hernia repair • undescended testicles • prescription drugs for ulcers or psoriasis • DES taken by mother during pregnancy • mumps after puberty
