Infertility is when someone is unable to have children. It can be defined as the engagement of the normal sexual life of a couple, without any contraceptive measures for a period of 12-months and achieving zero pregnancies. This scenario is widely accepted as the definition of infertility. Infertility is caused by male factors, female factors, and common factors of both men and women. Infertility caused by the male, a common reason is an abnormal semen, including no sperm production, insufficient sperm, abnormally weak sperm, sperm malformation, etc. Therefore, often in the cause of infertility; we must usually inspect the malefactor and conduct semen routine analysis, as it is more easily identifiable.
The initial evaluation for male factor infertility should include a PE performed by an examiner here at Antai, and at least one high quality semen analysis. A full evaluation by our doctors or other specialist in male reproduction should be done if the initial screening evaluation demonstrates an abnormal PE, an abnormal male reproductive or sexual history, or abnormal semen analysis is found. Further evaluation of the male partner should also be considered in couples with unexplained infertility and in couples in whom there is a treated female factor and persistent infertility
The reasons behind these semen abnormalities may be varicocele, congenital testicular dysplasia, cryptorchidism, orchitis, and endocrine diseases. In addition, blocked sperm delivery: blockages in the epididymis or vas-deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra lesions, can also lead to male infertility, and ejaculation disorders. Because these dysfunction results in semen not being able to enter the female reproductive tract normally, thus leading to infertility.
Antai Hospital provides a quiet, warm, warm sperm collection room, and a microscope with 37 degrees thermostat, sperm motility will not be reduced due to environmental low temperature. Therefore, many out-of-hospital sperm motilities are low sperm count (weak sperm).
Male infertility types encompass: oligospermia, low sperm count, aspermia, and abnormal semen, and can be specifically categorized as follows:
- Oligospermia
This means there is a low concentration of sperm in the semen sample. If the sperm density is lower than 20 million /ml for two consecutive times, oligospermia can be confirmed.
- Asthenospermia
This condition means that there is much-reduced sperm motility in the sperm sample. Usually, it presents itself as having less than 40% of grade A and B sperm.
- Azoospermia
This means that there is no sperm detected in the semen sample or ejaculate, caused by possible obstruction preventing sperm delivery or other causes. This can be confirmed under the microscope, where no sperm is observed. Clinically it can be divided into two categories, one is obstructive azoospermia, that is, testicles can produce sperm, due to blocked vas deferens leading to no sperm. Another kind is non-obstructive azoospermia where the testis does not possess spermatozoon cells, being unable to produce spermatozoon, which is considered to be true azoospermia.
- Necrozoospermia
Microscope observation of dead sperm in a semen sample and has varying severity depending on the underlying cause.
- Spermatozoon being unable to liquify (non-liquification)
This is not considered a disease because semen being unable to liquefy outside the vagina or for a long time is actually a protective mechanism. These people are usually able to get pregnant if their partner has no infertility and is normal. If it is confirmed that non-liquefaction is the cause of infertility, it is necessary to go through the coitus (examination procedure at Antai Hospital) before further examination and confirmation of another possible cause.
- Low sperm motility
Sperm motility peaks between 32 and 37 degrees Celsius and declines below this temperature. Sometimes this can be caused by the excessively cold environment of the hospital. But it can have other underlying issues for example a potential infection, trauma, or other disorder of the testicles.
Antai Hospital’s Commitment
Antai Hospital’s full refund policy for the miscarriage prevention treatments we provide should already be the best guarantee for a healthy pregnancy. Patients should rest assured, can and should go about their everyday life, focusing their diet on vegetables, beans, celery, and other fiber-rich foods. Besides that, an active lifestyle of yoga and swimming should also be incorporated to help relieve stress and increase blood circulation, which is beneficial for the fetus’s development and the mother’s health. With our assurance, a healthy lifestyle, and peace of mind, you can go through a healthy pregnancy with no complications.
Recurrent miscarriages are no doubt a heavy blow to the patient’s physical and mental health. All we can do is to help ease the burden and decrease your trauma, to slowly help you overcome the anxiety with the love and care that we provide at Antai Hospital.
Trust in Antai Hospital and trust in yourself, your pregnancy is our priority.