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When a man has a seminal infection, he may have problems getting pregnant. Generally, seminal infections will cause:
- Azoospermia: is the absence of sperm in the ejaculate. This usually occurs when the seminal infection affects the testicles or there is an obstruction of the seminal ducts.
- Asthenozoospermia: problems with sperm motility due to an obstruction in the seminal tract.
- Teratozoospermia: a sperm disorder characterised by problems in sperm morphology. If the spermatozoa have abnormal shapes, movement towards the egg can be complicated.
- Sperm fragmentation: causing problems in fertilisation and embryo implantation.
In addition to these consequences for male fertility, anti-sperm antibodies can also develop as a result of seminal infections. These antibodies lead to increased sperm agglutination, which reduces the chances of pregnancy.
Read the full article on: Sperm Infections: orchitis, epididymitis and prostatitis ( 52).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Paloma de la Fuente Vaquero M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Paula Fabra Roca M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Sara Salgado B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 05/31/2023
