Expert and Sensitive Care for Male Infertility
Dealing with infertility can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Northwoods Urology provides specialized diagnostic testing and compassionate treatment options focused on identifying and overcoming the causes of male infertility. We are committed to guiding you and your partner toward achieving your family goals.
Your Structured Journey Through Male Infertility
We offer a structured, confidential process designed to efficiently evaluate your situation and create a clear plan toward potential conception.
Watch: Treatments for Male Infertility
Watch our urology team provide clear, factual information on male infertility. This video discusses the most frequent causes, the importance of a specialized diagnosis, and the treatment pathways available to help couples conceive.
Understanding the Factors Behind Male Infertility
Infertility is defined as the inability to achieve conception after a year of trying. In approximately half of all cases, a male factor contributes to the issue. Our specialized approach begins with a deep dive into the underlying causes.
Common Causes of Male Infertility
- Sperm Production Issues: Problems with the quality, quantity, shape, or movement (motility) of sperm.
- Sperm Delivery Obstruction: Blockages in the tubes that transport sperm, often due to prior injury, infection, or a previous vasectomy.
- Varicocele: Enlarged veins within the scrotum, which can raise the temperature and negatively affect sperm quality.
- Hormonal Imbalance: Low testosterone or other hormonal issues that can impair sperm production.
The Importance of Specialized Diagnosis
Fertility evaluation requires more than a standard checkup. We use specialized tests, including detailed semen analysis, hormonal assays, and genetic testing when needed, to ensure we pinpoint the exact factor limiting your fertility.
Targeted Treatments to Restore and Optimize Fertility
Once the cause of male infertility is identified, we offer targeted medical and surgical interventions aimed at maximizing the chance of natural conception or improving outcomes for assisted reproductive technologies.
Medical and Lifestyle Management
In many cases, fertility can be improved with non-surgical methods.
- Hormone Therapy: Prescribed medications to correct hormonal imbalances and stimulate sperm production.
- Medication Adjustment: Identifying and substituting non-essential medications that may be negatively impacting sperm health.
- Lifestyle Changes: Recommendations for diet, temperature management, and avoidance of toxins to optimize sperm health.
Surgical Interventions
We are experts in precise microsurgical techniques that can resolve anatomical issues affecting sperm quality or delivery.
- Varicocele Repair (Varicocelectomy): Microsurgical correction of varicose veins to improve testicular blood flow and sperm quality.
- Vasectomy Reversal: Specialized microsurgery to reconnect the vas deferens, restoring the flow of sperm for natural conception.
- Sperm Retrieval: Techniques to surgically extract sperm for use in IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) or ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection).
Real Patients. Real Stories. Real Results.
Read their stories to see how our personalized care and innovative treatments have helped people like you find relief and get back to living life to the fullest.
Frequently Asked Questions for Male Infertility
When embarking on a fertility journey, many questions arise. Here are the answers to the most common questions about male infertility evaluation and treatment.
