Male Infertility And International Men’s Health Week : Here’s What You Need To Know.
Male Infertility and International Men’s Health Week
International Men’s Health Week, observed each year in the week leading up to Father’s Day, aims to increase understanding of the health challenges encountered by men and promote effective approaches to improve their physical and mental well-being. Men’s Health Week serves as a reminder for men of all ages to give importance to their health, proactively seek preventive care, and participate in discussions about significant health matters.
What is male infertility?
Male infertility refers to the inability of a man to impregnate a fertile female partner after a year or more of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. It is a condition characterized by the inability to produce healthy sperm.
Male infertility statistics you should know.
As per the study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Infertility affects an estimated 15% of couples globally, amounting to 48.5 million couples. Males are found to be solely responsible for 20-30% of infertility cases and contribute to 50% of cases overall. Of all infertility cases, approximately 50% are due to “male factor” infertility, owing to the reproductive anomalies in the male.
What are the most common male infertility problems?
- Low sperm count: Insufficient production of sperm cells.
- Poor sperm motility: Sperm cells have difficulty moving or swimming properly.
- Abnormal sperm shape: Misshapen sperm that hinders successful fertilization.
- Erectile dysfunction: Inability to achieve or maintain an erection for intercourse.
- Varicocele: Enlarged veins in the scrotum that disrupt sperm production.
- Hormonal imbalances: Disruptions in hormone levels affecting sperm production.
- Genetic disorders: Inherited conditions that impair fertility.
- Obstruction: Blockages in the reproductive tract prevent the release of sperm.
- Infections: Inflammatory infections, such as sexually transmitted infections, damage the reproductive organs.
- Lifestyle factors: Certain medications and lifestyle choices (such as excessive smoking or alcohol consumption) and obesity can negatively impact fertility.
It can significantly impact a couple’s ability to conceive and may require medical intervention or fertility treatments to overcome.
Male Infertility is still a taboo?
Infertility is just not a woman’s problem; societal expectations and traditional gender roles often place emphasis on male virility and fertility, making it difficult for men to openly discuss their reproductive challenges. Infertility is most often seen as a woman’s issue and they have to bear the brunt of not bearing a child. The cultural stigma surrounding infertility in society is often associated with shame and feelings of inadequacy, leading men to suffer in silence. The guilt and lack of information about male infertility contribute to the taboo, as many people may not fully understand the medical and emotional aspects of this issue. Breaking the taboo requires open dialogue, increasing awareness of male infertility, and a shift in societal perceptions to promote empathy and support for men facing infertility challenges.
How OATcare can overcome the male infertility problem.
OATcare is a novel sperm care therapy for infertile males prepared in technical collaboration with TRADAPHARMA, Switzerland which targets all the major factors in males which are Spermatogenesis, Maturation & Capacitation.
1) Maintains testosterone level to facilitate sperm production.
2) Protects sperm damage from ROS.
3) Facilitates sperm maturation & increases sperm energy.
4) Facilitates sperm &egg fertilization process.
5) Helps to maintain sperm integrity & motility.
The ingredients of OATcare are as follows:
