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Male Factor Problems
Structural abnormalities
Abnormalities of the reproductive tract that consist mainly of obstructions that partially or totally block the flow of sperm and/or seminal fluid. Some of these abnormalities may be present at birth (congenital), others may have occurred after infection of the urogenital tract, whereas others may have resulted from previous surgery.- Congenital defects
Sperm production disorders
This occurs when the production of the sperm is inhibited.- Vasectomy
- Varicocele
- Sperm production problems
Ejaculatory disturbances
These disturbances prevent sperm from reaching the female.- Retrograde Ejaculation
- Impotence
Immunologic disorders
These disorders prevent sperm from meeting and successfully penetrating the egg in the female genital tract.- Endocrine disorders
- Antisperm antibodies