Previous infection
In general terms, acute infections such as orchitis,
epididymitis, seminal vesiculitis or prostatitis may cause permanent sterility
as a result of severe germinal epithelial damage or production of ex-current
duct obstruction. Acute urinary tract
infection including Chlamydia (non-specific urethritis) may influence sperm
motility. (Staph aureus is not a probable organism responsible for
infertility). Diseases of the testis such as syphilis are rare.
Certain drugs and chemical agents
Chemotherapeutic agents (especially alkylating agents),
nitrofurantoin , sulfasalazine, cimetidine, marihuana, anabolic steroids and
amoebiscides. Chronic alcoholism associated with liver cirrhosis can lead to
testicular atrophy with gonadal failure.
The presence of varicocoele leading to a rise in temperature
around the testicles may adversely affect sperm production and motility.
Fever
Fever generally can cause damage to the spermatozoa. (The
scrotal testis is 2degree Celsius lower in temperature than that of the rest of
the body). Similarly, frequent hot baths, wearing of non-porous nylon underwear
and suspensory ligament may impair spermatogenesis via increased scrotal
temperature. Little wonder then that IVF laboratory and the carbon iv oxide incubators
in use have strict temperature regulations.
Other causes of abnormal sperm are excessive drinking/smoking,
surgery, radiation and radiotherapy.
For more information on fertility treatment, contact the best
fertility specialist in Nigeria known as Dr. Michael Ogunkoya (08033069466). He was trained in the best medical schools in
USA, London, Hungary and Wales. He runs a world-class fertility clinic called The Hope Valley Fertility Clinic. Feel free to visit us:
THE HOPE VALLEY FERTILITY CLINIC
Plot 31, Block 113, Gbemileke Akinsonwon Street, Opposite
Treasure Garden, 3rd or Ikate Roundabout, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos-Epe express Way,
Lagos
08033069466
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