Male

General

  • What are the symptoms of male infertility?

  • Symptoms include the inability to ejaculate, blood in semen, and pain, swelling, lump or mass in the genital area.

  • What causes male infertility?

  • Causes of male infertility include sperm blockage, inadequate sperm flow, varicocele, hormonal problems, infection, medication side effects and genetics.

    吸烟和/或大麻、过量饮酒或伴侣使用润滑剂也可能导致男性不育。

  • Are there ways to improve my fertility?

  • Yes. This includes...

    • Eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables
    • Maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly
    • Taking vitamins
    • Wearing boxers instead of briefs
    • Avoiding cigarettes and alcohol
    • Avoiding environmental toxins

  • What is a normal sperm count?

  • According to Mayo Clinic, "normal sperm densities range from 15 million to greater than 200 million sperm per milliliter of semen. You are considered low if you have fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter or less than 39 million sperm total per ejaculate."

  • When should I be concerned about being infertile?

  • When a woman has difficulty achieving pregnancy, an evaluation for that problem must involve not only her but also her husband.

    When the seminal fluid parameters are abnormal, theCreighton Model FertilityCare Systemcan help identify the time of fertility with accuracy to assist couples to achieve pregnancy.

Vasectomy Reversal

  • Does the success rate of vasectomy reversal lower over time?

  • Yes. Surgical techniques used today in vasectomy reversal offer high success rates however, it may depend on how recent the vasectomy was performed.

    It’s important to make sure your surgeon has been medically trained in vasectomy reversal and performs the surgery on a regular basis.

  • Do anti-sperm antibodies develop after a vasectomy that would decrease future fertility?

  • Generally sperm are produced in an area of the body protected from the immune system. During a scrotal procedure like a vasectomy, some men can develop anti-sperm antibodies from exposure to the body’s immune system.

    But only about 5 percent of men with successful vasectomy reversals who have developed anti-sperm antibodies experience fertility issues like sperm clumping.

    精子结块会影响精子游向卵子使其受精的能力。对于那些受到抗精子抗体影响的男性，有一些潜在的治疗方法。

  • 输精管切除术逆转后精子生产会停止吗?

  • No, sperm continue to be produced and are reabsorbed by the body.

  • Should a couple wait a certain amount of time to conceive after a vasectomy reversal?

  • No, a couple can begin trying to conceive right away.

    A common misconception right after vasectomy reversal is that the sperm are old and could cause birth defects. However, new sperm are constantly being created and reabsorbed by the body even after a vasectomy.

    没有证据表明输精管切除术逆转后直接怀孕会增加流产或儿童出生缺陷的风险。

  • 是否有些输精管切除术因为其手术方式而不可逆?

  • No. If the reversal is performed by a trained reversal physician, a vasectomy cannot be deemed irreversible because of how it was surgically performed.

Our Services

  • Is this covered by insurance?

  • For an infertility consult, please contact your insurance company to check benefits prior to your visit. Once we establish care, we will reconfirm your benefit coverage.

    输精管切除术逆转的福利范围因保险公司而异，因此请在您访问之前联系他们以获取您的福利。

  • 我如何为约会做准备?

  • Please bring your photo identification and insurance card.

    当您打电话预约时，我们可以帮助您确定是否需要从您的初级保健提供者或专家转介。

  • Where do I take the seminal fluid for analysis?

  • While OSF HealthCare provides the collection device for the seminal fluid, we do not provide the seminal fluid analysis at this time.

    Your provider will direct you to bring it to the nearest location along with some other important information about transporting the specimen.