Our Louisiana fertility centers provides answers for male infertility

Infertility is not just a woman’s problem. And, as you know, it takes two to make a baby. In fact, male infertility is more common than you think and is a contributing factor in approximately 30-40% of cases. Unfortunately,  general women’s health practitioners commonly overlook male fertility. That’s why we always test both partners as we begin the diagnostic process.

Male infertility can be a sensitive subject and devastating for hopeful parents. However, at our Baton Rouge and Lafayette fertility centers, we provide couples with comprehensive reproductive evaluations and treatment options. For men, this includes taking a thorough medical history, including lifestyle factors, and conducting a semen analysis. And the good news is that, in most cases, we can easily overcome male infertility.

We help you determine the cause of male infertility

Male infertility can be caused by an array of factors, but in almost all cases the cause goes back to sperm. That’s why a semen analysis is so important in our initial workup.  And the majority of abnormal semen analyses can be improved or corrected with the right guidance, support, and medical treatment. If you want to improve your chances of conceiving a healthy child, begin with having a male fertility workup. A thorough evaluation will uncover the reason you can’t conceive.

• Sperm disorders – What does it take for sperm to successfully fertilize an egg? First, you have to have a lot of sperm (in the tens of millions!) and they need to be healthy. Then, the sperm has to reach and penetrate the egg. Any problems with sperm count, sperm motility, and sperm shape can interfere with conception.
• Sperm production – Sperm production issues may occur due to a variety of factors: genetic disorders, testicular trauma, diabetes, testosterone and anabolic steroid supplements, and obesity. Additionally, patients who have received chemotherapy to treat cancer and other disorders may also have compromised sperm production.
• Sperm antibodies – You may have an immune disorder that specifically affects fertility by creating antibodies that work against the sperm.
• Anatomical problems – Some men struggle with infertility because their reproductive organs have structural or anatomical problems. For example, a varicocele (enlarged veins inside the scrotum) may need attention. Erectile dysfunction may keep you from getting or maintaining an erection, which can also affect fertility. We work in conjunction with reproductive urologists if surgical intervention is needed to correct structural male infertility prior to other ART procedures.

Becoming a dad despite the difficulties

Our reproductive endocrinologists and reproductive urologists will take active steps to boost your fertility and help you become a father. There are many effective male fertility treatments, from basic IUI to intracytoplasmic sperm injection, ICSI, with IVF for men with male infertility, and sperm extraction techniques.

Contact one of our Louisiana fertility centers to schedule an initial appointment with one of our physicians who serve Baton Rouge, Lafayette and beyond.