What diseases can cause men to be infertile?

When a man loses his fertility, he will not only live a life of pain, but it may also lead to the demise of his marriage. Perhaps this is not only a problem for the man himself, but also a problem for the entire family. Is a man's infertility related to disease? What diseases can prevent a man from having children?

1) For example, diabetes and some nervous system diseases in internal medicine can cause impotence and also reduce sperm production. Epididymitis and prostatitis caused by pulmonary tuberculosis can cause problems with sperm transport. If the patient often suffers from chronic sinusitis, tracheitis, chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis, these symptoms are sometimes related to sperm inertia or cystic fibrosis of the tissue (causing bilateral vas deferens defects). Mumps after puberty sometimes causes orchitis, which makes the testicles lose their ability to produce sperm.

(2) Long-term and heavy consumption of tobacco and alcohol. Long-term and heavy consumption of tobacco and alcohol will cause the quality of semen to deteriorate. Smoking marijuana and heroin will also affect male fertility. Have you had a fever exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius in the past 6 months? If the fever exceeds 38.5 degrees, it will inhibit sperm production for up to 6 months, and fever will also damage sperm DNA.

(3) Taking certain medications. Some medications can cause a temporary or permanent decrease in sperm count, such as some hormone preparations, such as male hormones, female hormones, steroids, and other drugs for treating urinary tract infections; drugs for treating gout, such as colchicine, and drugs for treating ulcerative colitis, can cause a temporary decrease in sperm count. Some studies have shown that pregnant women who consume or are exposed to female hormones or female hormone-like additives will give birth to boys with genital abnormalities or low testicular spermatogenesis. Taking male hormones for a fit body can also cause a decrease in sperm count. Some chemical drugs for treating cancer can also affect fertility;

(4) Exposure to radioactive substances. Radiation therapy can cause irreversible damage to reproductive function. For these patients, it is necessary to freeze the sperm in advance for future use.