When it comes to infertility, the blame for childlessness in most cases is laid on a woman. However, according to statistics, in 40% of all cases, the responsibility lies with the man. How to treat male infertility, we consider in our article.
Is male infertility treated?
Most representatives of the stronger sex, faced with the inability to produce an heir, are asked: Is it possible to cure male infertility? Doctors-andrologists say that if in time to seek medical help, then infertility treatment in men in most cases gives a positive result.
The choice of treatment depends on the cause of the disease. Physicians distinguish 4 types of male infertility:
- Secretion infertility. Its causes are sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hormonal disorders, prolonged exposure to high temperatures or chemicals.
- Obturation infertility. It arises because of tumors, traumas, abnormalities of genital organs, varicocele, postoperative scars that impede the progress of spermatozoa .
- Immunological infertility. As a result of a testicle injury, the body begins to produce antisperm antibodies that prevent the normal formation of spermatozoa.
- Relative infertility. It is said about it when there are no visible physiological abnormalities. The reason for this infertility is stress.
Treatment of secretory infertility in men
Secretion infertility - the most common type of violation of male reproductive function. After revealing the reasons, the doctor prescribes medication. If an STI is detected, a course of antibiotic therapy is conducted. With hormonal failures prescribe drugs that correct the level of male hormones. Complex treatment includes vitamins, immunocorrectors and homeopathic preparations. But there are no miraculous pills for infertility in men yet.
Treatment of obturation infertility in men
If there are obstacles in the way of spermatozoa (the vas deferens are damaged), then surgical intervention is necessary. Male infertility surgery is recommended for children and adolescents: in adults, the chances of success are much lower.
Immunological infertility in men - treatment
This is the most complex kind of male infertility, weakly treatable. In most cases, the doctor prescribes a comprehensive therapy, including the removal of all possible negative factors (infection, obstruction of the vas deferens, etc.). In the absence of the result, male sterility is treated with hormonal preparations, drugs that suppress immunity, produce so-called sperm washing (antibodies removal).
If all the possibilities are tried, but there is no positive effect, the couple is offered to use assisted reproductive technologies (IVF, ICSI fertilization ).
Treatment of male infertility folk remedies
In addition to the above, you can use non-traditional methods of getting rid of the disease (of course, after consulting a doctor).
First of all, folk medicine recommends the following herbs from infertility for men:
- hawthorn - 2 tbsp. l. pour 2 cups of boiling water, insist for an hour and drink 0.5 cup three times in
day; - black elder - tea from the flowers of the plant to drink instead of water;
- coriander - with male infertility 3 tablespoons. seed pour a liter of boiling water and insist 10 minutes, take the scheme: half of the infusion on the same day to drink two sips, half - the next day.
A good effect in male infertility is given by leeches: they are put in the perineum, coccyx, sacrum, and around the anus.
For the general strengthening of the body, doctors and traditional healers are advised to take royal jelly in male infertility in the amount of one match head per day.