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Male Infertility Treatment in Tomball, TX

Male infertility is a common issue that affects many couples and can be caused by a variety of factors. If you’re having difficulty conceiving, board-certified urologist Miguel Mercado, MD can provide expert help. With extensive experience in diagnosing and treating the underlying causes of male infertility, Dr. Mercado can help you overcome this challenge and achieve your dream of starting a family.

Dr. Mercado will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to identify the root cause of your infertility, including factors such as low sperm count, poor sperm motility, or abnormal sperm shape. Based on your specific condition, he will develop a personalized treatment plan to increase your chances of conception. This may include lifestyle changes, medication, or advanced surgical procedures.

Don’t let male infertility hold you back from starting a family. Contact our urology clinic today at (281) 351-5174 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mercado in either Tomball or The Woodlands. With his compassionate care and advanced treatments, you can increase your chances of conceiving and building the family you’ve always wanted. Don’t wait, take the first step towards parenthood today.

What Causes Male Infertility?

Conception is a lengthy process that requires a lot of unique events to occur in perfect order at exactly the right time. This leaves room for lots of potential problems along the way.

Problems with the Sperm

Typically, if a man is having fertility issues it can be linked back to how healthy his sperm are. Examples of abnormalities in sperm include:

  • Sperm that is oddly shaped
  • Sperm that is produced in small quantities
  • Sperm that is unable to develop fully
  • Slow sperm, or sperm that does not travel in the correct direction
  • An inability to produce any sperm at all

There are several possible sources to abnormal or defective sperm. Some medications used to treat common illnesses like high blood pressure, depression, infections, arthritis, digestive diseases, or cancer can alter the sperm’s functionality.

Low hormone levels are another potential cause of male infertility since a lack of crucial male hormones can lead to low sperm count or poor sperm growth.

There have also been cases wherein the antibodies in a man’s body mistakenly attack the sperm. It is not clear as to what causes the antibodies to perceive the sperm as a threat, but immunological infertility is typically seen in those recovering from a surgery, injury, or type of infection.

What If the Sperm Are Healthy?

Even with great sperm, some men can still experience problems in conceiving a child such as having a blockage within the reproductive tract that may have been caused by a congenital or acquired defect.

Swollen veins in the scrotum called varicoceles are also thought to worsen a man’s fertility functions. These varicoceles supply the scrotum with excess blood, which overheats the scrotum and kills many of the sperm living inside.

Men who suffer from retrograde ejaculation are unable to get their sperm to the woman’s egg because instead of exiting through the urethra, the sperm is directed back into the man’s bladder. Retrograde ejaculation is caused by issues of the nervous system and is characterized by a “dry” ejaculation.

How Do You Treat Male Infertility?

In order to appropriately treat a case of male fertility, Dr. Mercado will first need to diagnose the source of the problem.

This process will typically begin by checking the patient’s sperm to see if it is indeed healthy or not. If the exact cause is still unclear after this initial investigation then further tests will need to be conducted to determine what is preventing the sperm from reaching or properly fertilizing the partner’s egg.

Again, based on the particular source of the man’s fertility issues, recommended treatment will vary. Some male infertility cases will require surgery to treat, while others will not.

Schedule a Male Infertility Consultation in Tomball, TX

Don’t let male infertility stand in the way of your dream of starting a family. Schedule a consultation with board-certified urologist Miguel Mercado, MD in either Tomball or The Woodlands, TX by calling us at (281) 351-5174. Our urology clinics are conveniently located and easily accessible from Conroe, Cypress, Kohrville, Spring, and the surrounding areas.

During your consultation, Dr. Mercado will conduct a thorough evaluation to identify the underlying cause of your male infertility and develop a personalized treatment plan to increase your chances of conceiving. Don’t wait to take the first step towards parenthood. Call us today to schedule your consultation and get started on your journey towards building the family you’ve always wanted.