The standard treatments for male infertility depend on the diagnosis of the problem the man is given. There are potential side effects to some of the treatments as surgery can increase the chances of anti-sperm antibodies, and medication for anxiety-related erectile dysfunction can make men sterile! The usual options are outlined below:
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Low sperm count | Varicocele | Surgery |
| Low sperm count | Obstructions in tubes | Surgery |
| Low sperm count | Vasectomy | Surgery to reverse it |
| Low sperm count | Not known | Clomid for mild cases |
| A wide range of possibilities, including retrograde ejaculation | Sperm retrieval from the testicles or epididymis | |
| Infections | STIs | Antibiotics |
| Psychological problems | Stress and trauma | Counselling or medication |
| Erectile dysfunction | A wide range of possibilities | Medication or counselling |
| Low testosterone and other hormonal problems | A wide range of possibilities | Hormone replacement or medications |
| Unexplained infertility | Not known | IVF or ICSI |
| Low motility or poor sperm morphology | Not known | IVF or ICSI
Clomid for mild cases |
| Inability to ejaculate | Nervous system dysfunction or damage | Electroejaculation Therapy(EEJ) |
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