Infertility is mainly a disease of the reproductive system and it can occur in both men and women. Infertility in males lowers the chances of getting pregnant with their female partner. It has been reported that one-third of the infertility cases are related to men. There are various reasons behind male infertility, among which problems with sperm delivery and quality sperm production are considered the most. The sperm should be healthy, the quality of sperm should be good and the sperm count needs to be in an average range, then only a man can be designated as fertile. So, if any male is lacking in these aspects, he can be considered infertile. Along with infertility, a man can also suffer from impotency which is seen commonly in men. In this particular case the man, is unable to have a proper sex life which leads to performance anxiety and leads to mental trauma. There are many options available to get it treated. So, it is always better to talk to a urologist rather than being silent about it.
There are very less studies on male infertility and thus it is difficult to understand the experience of an infertile man. As always there was less talk and views about male infertility, men apparently get stigmatized and restrict themselves to discuss their feelings with others or disclose their diagnosis too. Though, it has been noted that men with infertility, in regard to their diagnosis, have reported to feel abnormal and feel a sense of shock, which affects their mental health.
