Post Date April, 15 2023
Male infertility refers to infertility caused by male factors. Generally speaking, cohabitation after marriage for more than 2 years without taking any contraceptive measures and the female partner not getting pregnant is called infertility. The incidence rate is around 10%. Male fertility requires the following conditions: 1. well-developed sperm; 2. Normal sexual function; 3. Smooth vas deferens. Infertility is a consequence of many diseases, and it is not an independent disease itself. Male infertility can be clinically divided into primary and secondary infertility. Primary infertility refers to the condition where the female partner has never been pregnant after marriage; Secondary sex refers to having a history of pregnancy after marriage and subsequently not getting pregnant again. It can also be divided into absolute infertility and relative infertility, the former refers to the complete lack of fertility, such as azoospermia; The latter refers to having a certain level of fertility, but the various indicators of fertility are below the critical values required for pregnancy, or due to other factors affecting pregnancy, causing temporary infertility, such as oligozoospermia. Understanding the causes of infertility can avoid the misconceptions of infertility treatment. Here are five misconceptions proposed by experts for male infertility treatment:
Myth 1: In the past, childbirth was no problem now. This situation mostly occurs in patients who remarry, have a second child, or have had a miscarriage in the past. In men, being able to conceive in the past can only indicate that they have been normal in the past, but cannot indicate that they have been normal all along. If infertility occurs, relevant examinations should be conducted to avoid detours in treatment.
Myth 2: Treatment will take effect quickly. Male infertility is a complex and difficult problem to solve. The first step is to identify the cause of infertility and then carry out etiological treatment. Avoid blind treatment of "sudden and indiscriminate medication". For the treatment effect, it should not be rushed. We know that the human reproductive cycle is 72 to 80 days, and drugs to improve reproductive function should be maintained for at least one year. Generally speaking, patients with poor semen quality only have significant improvement after 7 to 9 months of treatment. Although our developed Jingbao capsules have reliable therapeutic effects, they often require a certain amount of time, and for those false advertisements and promises, they should be identified.
Myth 3: Bad habits are not of great concern. Actually, it's not the case. Some bad lifestyle habits have a very important impact on fertility. For example, staying up late, drinking alcohol, smoking, and sitting for a long time are all detrimental to sperm. Some people believe that some people also have the above habits, why can they have normal fertility? In fact, this understanding is very wrong. Individual differences are relatively large, and for infertile men, it is often because they are sensitive to the above bad habits, which often pose a threat to sperm production and vitality.
Myth 4: Being physically strong can lead to normal fertility. There is a certain relationship between fertility and physical fitness, but there is no necessary connection. Being physically strong can only indicate the body, and cannot indicate that reproduction is strong. As long as infertility occurs, men should cooperate with examinations and have an obligation to identify the causes of infertility between spouses. Moreover, male examination is more convenient, and routine semen examination can help to understand the basic situation, which can bring convenience to future treatment.
Myth 5: Over valuing sperm during treatment. Some patients are hesitant to engage in sexual activity during treatment. In fact, this method is not advisable as it not only fails to nourish their energy but also affects the production of sperm. Moderate sexual activity can stimulate testicular spermatogenic function, increase sexual hormone levels, and is beneficial for restoring fertility. Excessive sexual activity is often not conducive to improving sperm quality and quantity.
(Intern Editor: Cai Junyi)
