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| ====== Infertility ====== | ====== Infertility ====== | ||
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| - **The concentration of semen**: When the ratio of sperm to seminal plasma is low, can cause infertility, as it will decrease the odds in which one of the sperms will fertilize the eggs <sup>[18]</sup>. | - **The concentration of semen**: When the ratio of sperm to seminal plasma is low, can cause infertility, as it will decrease the odds in which one of the sperms will fertilize the eggs <sup>[18]</sup>. | ||
| - **Sperm quality**: sperm must be motile and must be functional in order to properly fertilize the egg <sup>[19]</sup>. | - **Sperm quality**: sperm must be motile and must be functional in order to properly fertilize the egg <sup>[19]</sup>. | ||
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| + | === Causes === | ||
| Medical issues that can cause Infertility: | Medical issues that can cause Infertility: | ||
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| <box 25% rectangle right | > {{ :male-infertility.png?300|}} </box| Figure 4: Normal Sperm vs Infertile Sperm.> | <box 25% rectangle right | > {{ :male-infertility.png?300|}} </box| Figure 4: Normal Sperm vs Infertile Sperm.> | ||
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| + | Environmental Causes: | ||
| + | - **Chemicals**: exposure to certain chemicals for extended periods of time can lead to infertility issues, such as pesticides and herbicides<sup>[28]</sup>. | ||
| + | - **Heavy metals**: exposures to certain metals such as lead can lead to infertility<sup>[28]</sup>. | ||
| + | - **Radiation or X-rays**: exposure to radiation or X-rays can negatively affect sperm production and may take a long time to return to normal levels<sup>[29]</sup>. | ||
| + | - **High temperatures**: Elevated temperatures of can impair sperm production<sup>[30]</sup>. | ||
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| + | Lifestyle choices: | ||
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| + | - **Drug use**: The use of anabolic steroids can lead to shrinkage of the testicles and sperm production to decrease. Other types of recreational drugs have also been linked to infertility<sup>[31]</sup>. | ||
| + | - **Alcohol**: found to lower testosterone levels, which leads to a decrease in sperm generation<sup>[32]</sup> | ||
| + | - **Smoking**: men who smoke tobacco have been found to have a lower count compared to those who don’t<sup>[32]</sup> | ||
| + | - **Stress**: has been found to affect hormonal balance, and may lead to changes in sex hormones negatively affecting fertility<sup>[27]</sup> | ||
| + | - **Weight**: obesity has been found to impair fertility, such as hormone changes and negatively impacting sperm quality<sup>[18]</sup>. | ||
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| - | In terms of treatment options for an individual that is suffering from male infertility, these can vary depending on the case and severity of the issue. One treatment option is surgical procedures. These are most commonly implemented when an individual has an obstruction in the vas deferens <sup>[34]</sup>. This can occur naturally or if that person has had a vasectomy in the past <sup>[34]</sup>. This obstruction can be surgically removed allowing for fertility. The side effects of this treatment option will depend on the success of the surgery. With a successful procedure, there is a chance of minor pain in the groin. The next treatment option is if the cause for the infertility is infectious in nature. This will require a course of antibiotics to help remove the bacteria accumulation that is blocking sperm production. In fact, in a study done by Dr. Wall couples that were on antibiotic treatment for an infection that caused infertility reported a 28% successful pregnancy rate <sup>[35]</sup>. If the problem exists during intercourse there are a variety of medications that can be used to help address erectile dysfunction. Finally, infertility could come from a drop in hormone levels. This can include a drop in testosterone production as an individual ages. There are hormonal replacement drugs that can be taken to help boost the body’s natural production. This endogenous treatment has shown to have a positive rating of 66% in those affected and has a 30% chance of pregnancy success<sup>[36]</sup>. For both erectile dysfunction and hormonal therapy, the common side effects are behavioural changes due to the change in hormonal concentrations. It is important that individuals address and cope with these behavioural modifications. Overall, there are various treatments for male infertility as an individual’s age. | + | In terms of treatment options for an individual that is suffering from male infertility, these can vary depending on the case and severity of the issue. One treatment option is surgical procedures. These are most commonly implemented when an individual has an obstruction in the vas deferens <sup>[36]</sup>. This can occur naturally or if that person has had a vasectomy in the past <sup>[36]</sup>. This obstruction can be surgically removed allowing for fertility. The side effects of this treatment option will depend on the success of the surgery. With a successful procedure, there is a chance of minor pain in the groin. The next treatment option is if the cause for the infertility is infectious in nature. This will require a course of antibiotics to help remove the bacteria accumulation that is blocking sperm production. In fact, in a study done by Dr. Wall couples that were on antibiotic treatment for an infection that caused infertility reported a 28% successful pregnancy rate <sup>[37]</sup>. If the problem exists during intercourse there are a variety of medications that can be used to help address erectile dysfunction. Finally, infertility could come from a drop in hormone levels. This can include a drop in testosterone production as an individual ages. There are hormonal replacement drugs that can be taken to help boost the body’s natural production. This endogenous treatment has shown to have a positive rating of 66% in those affected and has a 30% chance of pregnancy success<sup>[38]</sup>. For both erectile dysfunction and hormonal therapy, the common side effects are behavioural changes due to the change in hormonal concentrations. It is important that individuals address and cope with these behavioural modifications. Overall, there are various treatments for male infertility as an individual’s age. |
| - | When it comes to female infertility there is a lot more complex as women reach an age where they are biologically unable to have children. Therefore, the treatment options for female infertility depend heavily on age. More specifically looking at the effects on luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone. There are drugs such as Clomiphene citrate, which will help to endogenously increase LH and FSH production <sup>[37]</sup>. There are also gonadotropins, which will target the ovary and increase egg production <sup>[37]</sup>. Both of these drugs target infertility directly. There are also indirect ways of addressing infertility. For example, metformin can be used to help address insulin sensitivity and that has shown to be a cause of infertility in women <sup>[37]</sup>. Also, Bromocriptine can be used to act as a dopamine agonist during ovulation if the problem is caused by excess prolactin <sup>[37]</sup>. Therefore, depending on the case there are a variety of different treatment options available. However, there are side effects for these drug interventions, specifically with the drugs revolving around hormonal imbalances. There is an increased risk of having twins or triplets <sup>[37]</sup>. There is also the potential for overstimulation of the ovaries, which can cause inflammation. This will make the pregnancy unbearable and in worst case series could result in a miscarriage <sup>[37]</sup>. Finally, there is an increasing likelihood of tumour formation for women that are on hormonal therapy and do not get pregnant. The next treatment option would be surgical intervention. This includes laparoscopic surgery to help remove any potential obstructions that could be causing infertility <sup>[37]</sup>. Any complications from this procedure will depend on the success of the surgery. Finally, there is the option of performing in-vitro fertilization. This is where the mature eggs are extracted from the women and are fertilized, in a lab setting, with the sperm from the male. This is then implanted back into the uterus to allow for a normal pregnancy to occur <sup>[37]</sup>. This treatment must be aided with hormonal therapy, especially for post-menopausal women. There is also the potential for miscarriage through this procedure. However, for women that are post-menopausal, this may be the only way to get pregnant. Therefore, female infertility presents a different set of symptoms that can be harder to address effectively. | + | When it comes to female infertility there is a lot more complex as women reach an age where they are biologically unable to have children. Therefore, the treatment options for female infertility depend heavily on age. More specifically looking at the effects on luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone. There are drugs such as Clomiphene citrate, which will help to endogenously increase LH and FSH production <sup>[39]</sup>. There are also gonadotropins, which will target the ovary and increase egg production <sup>[37]</sup>. Both of these drugs target infertility directly. There are also indirect ways of addressing infertility. For example, metformin can be used to help address insulin sensitivity and that has shown to be a cause of infertility in women <sup>[39]</sup>. Also, Bromocriptine can be used to act as a dopamine agonist during ovulation if the problem is caused by excess prolactin <sup>[39]</sup>. Therefore, depending on the case there are a variety of different treatment options available. However, there are side effects for these drug interventions, specifically with the drugs revolving around hormonal imbalances. There is an increased risk of having twins or triplets <sup>[39]</sup>. There is also the potential for overstimulation of the ovaries, which can cause inflammation. This will make the pregnancy unbearable and in worst case series could result in a miscarriage <sup>[39]</sup>. Finally, there is an increasing likelihood of tumour formation for women that are on hormonal therapy and do not get pregnant. The next treatment option would be surgical intervention. This includes laparoscopic surgery to help remove any potential obstructions that could be causing infertility <sup>[39]</sup>. Any complications from this procedure will depend on the success of the surgery. Finally, there is the option of performing in-vitro fertilization. This is where the mature eggs are extracted from the women and are fertilized, in a lab setting, with the sperm from the male. This is then implanted back into the uterus to allow for a normal pregnancy to occur <sup>[39]</sup>. This treatment must be aided with hormonal therapy, especially for post-menopausal women. There is also the potential for miscarriage through this procedure. However, for women that are post-menopausal, this may be the only way to get pregnant. Therefore, female infertility presents a different set of symptoms that can be harder to address effectively. |
| ===== Conclusion ===== | ===== Conclusion ===== | ||
| Infertility is a public health issue that affects men and women. Female infertility is the inability to get pregnant or carry a fetus to full term. There are four factors that mainly influence female infertility which is ovarian, tubal, uterine and lifestyle. Male infertility is the inability to impregnate a fertile female, which is caused by various factors. Some causes of male infertility are due to medical issues, environmental factors and lifestyle choices. To diagnose patients with infertility doctors first look at medical history and do a physical examination. Some may also carry out some basic tests on both partners to see if there is a reason for not having achieved a pregnancy. Then if needed, the specialized test can be done at fertility clinics. Infertility is an issue that contains various social and economic burden. | Infertility is a public health issue that affects men and women. Female infertility is the inability to get pregnant or carry a fetus to full term. There are four factors that mainly influence female infertility which is ovarian, tubal, uterine and lifestyle. Male infertility is the inability to impregnate a fertile female, which is caused by various factors. Some causes of male infertility are due to medical issues, environmental factors and lifestyle choices. To diagnose patients with infertility doctors first look at medical history and do a physical examination. Some may also carry out some basic tests on both partners to see if there is a reason for not having achieved a pregnancy. Then if needed, the specialized test can be done at fertility clinics. Infertility is an issue that contains various social and economic burden. | ||
| - | Infertility is a health problem that requires appropriate treatment strategy <sup>[3]</sup>. Modern medical science has developed various therapies to assist reproduction over the last 20 years<sup>[3]</sup>. Some treatments available today for female infertility are hormone therapy and surgery. For males; surgery and antibiotics are used as treatment options. A possible future therapeutic is the use of stem cells. The ability to culture and manipulate stem cell from male germ cells has gradually facilitated research into male infertility<sup>[38]</sup>. There is research continually collected and tested to advance our knowledge in this field. With the knowledge we know and continue to gain, researchers are looking for ways to decrease the prevalence of infertility. | + | Infertility is a health problem that requires appropriate treatment strategy <sup>[3]</sup>. Modern medical science has developed various therapies to assist reproduction over the last 20 years<sup>[3]</sup>. Some treatments available today for female infertility are hormone therapy and surgery. For males; surgery and antibiotics are used as treatment options. A possible future therapeutic is the use of stem cells. The ability to culture and manipulate stem cell from male germ cells has gradually facilitated research into male infertility<sup>[40]</sup>. There is research continually collected and tested to advance our knowledge in this field. With the knowledge we know and continue to gain, researchers are looking for ways to decrease the prevalence of infertility. |
| ===== References ===== | ===== References ===== | ||
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