It can be devastating for a couple to learn that their hopes of having a child of their own are diminished due to fertility problems. Women are often the ones who cope best with the news. Many men find themselves in unfamiliar ground and as a result often begin feeling insecure over their manhood. Why? Researchers and psychologist believe that it goes back to our primal instincts when only the strongest of the clan were allowed to pass on their genetic material.
The male figure in history was supposed to be the provider and ensure the legacy of his genes. It might be a better example to use the animal kingdom and wolf packs in particular. The Alpha male is the strongest male in the pack. It is his genes that are passed onto the next generation along with the Alpha females. If there are fertility problems then one or both are replaced as the pack leaders.
Fertility problems no longer have to mean that a male is not as strong as the other members of his pack. The Alpha position is not longer solely reserved for the most physically fit and capable male. Human illness happens and infertility is one of those issues men find themselves facing. It is not something to be ashamed of. The first step is to become informed and know what the options are.
If a couple finds themselves facing difficulty getting pregnant there are avenues to turn to for help. The first is to have a complete physical done for both the male and female. The doctor will get a detailed medical history and perform a few routine tests. One of these is to test for any sexually transmitted diseases. Sexually transmitted diseases account for more instances of fertility problems and issues than any other. Many diseases such as Chlamydia or Gonorrhea if left untreated too long can have disastrous consequences for the reproductive system.
The next step in infertility treatments is to find out what the male sperm count is. The odds go down considerably for conception the lower the sperm count. Sperm motility is also a huge factor in conception. The gynecologist will also do a complete diagnostic on the woman’s reproductive system to ensure that her fallopian tubes and ovaries are working correctly. Endometriosis, a disease where tissue grows rampant from the uterus and can cause infertility, is also looked for.
After a thorough series of examinations and tests, the doctor will rule out possible fertility problems. He or she can come up with a solution to help the couple conceive a child even if it means using alternative methods. There is hope that as science continues to discover more answers to age old problems, infertility will become a thing easily cured by a simple treatment.