Causes of infertility in older men
Male infertility at an advanced age refers to the decline in fertility of men over 35 years old, especially over 40 years old, due to the aging of the reproductive system. There are many reasons for male infertility at an advanced age, including the decline of sperm quality, the decrease of sperm number, and the decline of testicular function.
First of all, the decline in sperm quality is one of the main reasons for male infertility at an advanced age. With the increase of age, the testicular function in men gradually declines, leading to the decline of sperm quality. The decline of sperm quality is manifested by abnormal morphology, decreased vitality and increased DNA damage of sperm, which will affect the fertilization ability of sperm.
Secondly, the decrease of sperm number is also a common reason for male infertility at an advanced age. With the increase of age, the number of sperm in men will gradually decrease, which may be caused by the decline of reproductive system function and changes in local environment. The reduction of sperm number will directly affect the probability of fertilization, thus hindering the male fertility.
Treatment of infertility in elderly men
For the treatment of male infertility at an advanced age, effective intervention can be carried out from the following aspects.
Adjustment of lifestyle
The treatment of male infertility in the elderly should start with lifestyle, including diet, exercise, work and rest. Balanced diet, moderate exercise and good habits can improve male fertility. In addition, avoid long-term exposure to high temperature environment, such as hot water bath, sauna, etc., and avoid smoking and drinking.
medication
Drug therapy is one of the effective means for male infertility in the elderly. For patients with decreased sperm quality, some fertility promoting sperm drugs can be taken to improve sperm quality. In addition, for patients with decreased sperm number, drugs can also be used to stimulate testicular function and increase sperm production.
Assisted reproductive technology
If the drug treatment is ineffective or the cause is unknown, the use of assisted reproductive technology can be considered to solve the problem of male infertility at an advanced age. Assisted reproductive technology mainly includes artificial insemination, test tube baby, etc. These technologies can improve male fertility.
Effective treatment cases of male infertility in the elderly
In real life, many elderly male infertility patients have achieved success through timely treatment. Taking a certain hospital as an example, the reproductive medical center of the hospital has adopted a variety of treatment methods for male elderly infertility patients, and achieved good results.
A 53 year old man received sperm quality regulation drug treatment in the hospital. After a period of treatment, his sperm morphology, vitality and DNA damage were significantly improved. Subsequently, the expert team of the hospital used the technology of artificial insemination to successfully impregnate the patient's wife and successfully gave birth to a healthy baby.
This case fully demonstrates the effectiveness of comprehensive treatment for male infertility at an advanced age. Through timely drug treatment and the application of assisted reproductive technology, the fertility of male patients has been effectively improved, which makes it possible for them to successfully realize their reproductive aspirations.
summary
Male infertility at an advanced age is a common and serious problem, but reasonable treatment can effectively improve male fertility. Lifestyle adjustment, medication and assisted reproductive technology are all effective treatments. The treatment case of a certain hospital shows that the comprehensive treatment for male elderly infertility is feasible and can provide hope for patients to achieve their reproductive aspirations. When facing the problem of male infertility in the elderly, patients should actively seek the guidance of professional doctors to choose appropriate treatment programs.
