Today there are frequent news, reports and statements in the media talking about infertility, as it is a subject that has been worrying the world and, fortunately, is gradually ceasing to be a taboo. However, when it comes to difficulty getting pregnant, exams and treatments, what many people still imagine is that the problems are most often about the woman.
This idea may be associated with the fact that they are the first to seek help when they cannot get pregnant, but there is a reality that needs to be brought to light: according to the World Health Organization (WHO), infertility affects about 1 every 6 couples in the world, and in approximately 40% of cases the male factor is involved . In Brazil, the data follow the same pattern. That is, the difficulty of having children is not – and never was – an sole responsibility of women.
The weight of prejudice and misinformation
The subject is still surrounded by myths and prejudices and treated by men in silence. There is a cultural charge for man to always be “virile”, “potent”, “capable of generating children”. And find out that there is a problem generates shame and even denial.
The possibility of a male infertility always exists, but if exams and investigations are postponed, the chances of pregnancy are reduced and success in treatments can be impaired.
Still, the idea that man “can always have children” persists. This causes many couples to take help, and when they do, the initial focus almost always falls on the woman – even when she has gone through all the exams without changes. It is like admitting a possible infertility of a man was a blow to masculinity.
And the spermogram?
Spermogram is an excellent diagnostic tool that is generally the first – and can be the only one – exam to be asked to man in a research by a infertile couple. A simple examination that can identify the problem and lead to more expanded research with other exams or, in some cases, already indicates treatment.
Changes can be small and corrected with changes in habits, suspension or drug exchanges that are being used or supplement. In more complex situations, there may be an indication of surgical treatment or assisted reproduction.
Therefore, the first step needs to be taken: break the silence, face the exam and seek help for treatment. Male infertility is not weakness and is not related to virility or sexuality.
Everyone should talk about infertility
Infertility is a health problem that interferes with the quality of life, dreams and planning of people, so it is a subject that should always be addressed by everyone. Men can also evaluate their fertility even before the desire to have children can and should take care of the overall health for physical, emotional well-being and the desire to form a family in the future.
Reproductive planning is for everyone.
*Text written by gynecologist Fabia Vilarino (CRM 105.234 – RQE: 72263/722631/722632), Specialist in Human Reproduction and Endoscopic Gynecological Surgery
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This content was originally published in almost half of infertility cases involves men’s health: Understand on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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