Causes can be:
Sexual in nature Problems with the ejaculation A possible blockage in the epididymis or the ejaculatory ducts Absense of the fluid part of the semen A misplaced urinary opening, also known as the "hypospadias" Anti-sperm antibodies. Cystic fibrosis - men with this disease may not have a vasa deferentia or it may be blocked. Health and Lifestyle Causes: Emotional stress Deficiencies in Vitamin C, Selenium, zinc or folate Obesity Cancer and the treatment for this disease Alcohol and drugs Severe injury or having major surgery to the male reproductive organ
Other diseases that can contribute to male infertility are:
Anemia Diabetes Cushing's syndrome Having a heart attack HIV/AIDS Kidney or Liver failure
Age:
Just like in women there is a decline in fertility with men after age 35. Men however, have a more gradual decline in fertility than women do.
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