What are common treatments for male infertility?
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When male infertility is identified, treatment depends on its severity and type. In cases like a vasectomy, the issue is obstructive, but it can also be related to sperm production. Assessment includes analyzing semen concentration, morphology, and motility. Treatment aims to address any treatable causes first. If needed, two common treatments are IUI, used when there is sufficient viable sperm, and IVF with ICSI, where sperm is injected directly into the egg.
vasectomy: A surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception.
semen analysis: A test to evaluate the number, motility, and morphology of sperm.
concentration: The number of sperm present in an ejaculate.
morphology: The study of the form and structure of sperm.
motility: The ability of sperm to move effectively.
IUI: Intrauterine insemination, a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm inside a woman's uterus to facilitate fertilization.
IVF: In vitro fertilization, a process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body.
ICSI: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, a procedure where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg.