How Can Men Address and Prevent Infertility? A Comprehensive Guide

For men who have plans to conceive or are preparing for sperm retrieval during an IVF cycle, adopting the following lifestyle measures can help prevent male infertility:

Maintain a Healthy Weight: Obesity can negatively affect hormones, leading to reduced sperm count and motility. Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help improve sperm quality.

Healthy Diet: Consuming antioxidant-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, can enhance sperm health. The Mediterranean diet is a good reference point for such nutrition.

Avoid Excessive Heat Exposure: Frequent use of saunas or hot baths can temporarily lower sperm count. Similarly, avoid placing laptops on your lap for extended periods to prevent overheating in the testicular area.

Quit Smoking and Limit Alcohol Intake: Smoking and alcohol consumption can adversely affect sperm quality. If you drink, do so in moderation.

Manage Stress: Stress can impact sexual function and interfere with the hormones needed for sperm production. Practicing stress-reduction techniques, such as meditation or regular exercise, can improve fertility.

Avoid Recreational Drug Use: Drugs such as cocaine, benzodiazepines (sedatives), heroin, methamphetamine, oxycodone, and ecstasy can harm reproductive health.

Reduce Exposure to Environmental Toxins: Pesticides, heavy metals, and other industrial chemicals can impact sperm count and quality. When handling these substances, wear appropriate protective gear.

By adhering to these lifestyle adjustments, prospective fathers can significantly enhance their fertility, laying a solid foundation for future parenthood. At RSMC, we ensure that you can conceive a healthy child by conducting genetic screening (CGT or Invitae302) before creating your embryos, especially if you are using donor eggs from an egg bank. This allows for a comparison with the donor’s genetic report, ensuring the future child's health. On the fifth day of embryo development, we further conduct PGS genetic screening to confirm the normality and quality of all embryos, ensuring your child is free from chromosomal abnormalities.

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How to Address Male Infertility？

When facing male infertility, modern medicine offers various effective treatments, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), which can address the following male infertility issues:

1. Hormonal Imbalance and Functional Disorders:

   - Hormonal therapy can be used to regulate hormone levels and improve sperm production.

   - For issues related to sperm quality or poor motility, ICSI can be performed, where a single sperm is directly injected into the egg, increasing the chances of fertilization.

2. Structural Abnormalities in the Reproductive System:

   - Surgical procedures can be used to remove obstructions in the vas deferens or ejaculatory ducts, restoring normal sperm transport.

   - For obstructive azoospermia, sperm can be directly retrieved from the testes or epididymis through surgery.

3. Azoospermia:

   - Obstructive azoospermia can be treated by surgically removing the blockage to allow sperm to pass through.

   - In cases of non-obstructive azoospermia, if sperm is being produced in the testes, sperm extraction can be performed.

In summary, as long as sperm can be successfully retrieved, there is no need to worry about not being able to have a child. Confronting male infertility with courage is the first step towards solving the problem. With advancements in IVF technology and the slower decline in sperm quality compared to female fertility, older men can easily achieve their reproductive goals through IVF. Moreover, many single men have successfully become fathers through RSMC’s egg donation and surrogacy programs.

If you are unsure whether to choose IVF or ICSI for addressing male infertility, you can refer to the following article:IVF Treatment in Singapore ( The Complete Procedure Guide )

RSMC: Your Solution to Male Infertility

At RSMC Fertility Center in the U.S., with 30 years of experience in treating infertility, we often encounter patients with blocked vas deferens or azoospermia who ask their doctors: Should they undergo reconstructive surgery first and then proceed with artificial insemination or IVF, or should they skip the surgery and directly retrieve sperm from the testes for the procedure?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Doctors must consider the cause of infertility, medical examination reports, the extent and location of the vas deferens blockage, age, and the patient’s family planning goals to provide the best recommendation. In the worst-case scenario where the testes can no longer produce sperm, RSMC Fertility Center offers donor sperm IVF and surrogacy services to help you achieve your dream of parenthood with peace of mind.

RSMC is one of the top three legal surrogacy centers in the U.S., with a comprehensive database of surrogate mothers and donors from various ethnic backgrounds. Our surrogacy program involves rigorous medical testing, criminal record checks, background investigations, and psychological evaluations, with only a 4% acceptance rate, ensuring the best possible future for your child. Once you’re matched with the right surrogate, legal matters concerning parental rights will be handled by an attorney. Our professional, full-service support in Mandarin, with no time zone issues, ensures a seamless and worry-free experience.

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