Male Infertility

Ochsner is home to an experienced team that can diagnose and treat all aspects of male infertility, both simple and complex.

For some men, a diagnosis of infertility can be devastating. At Ochsner, you’ll find experts who can help you deal with both the physical and emotional aspects of your condition.

Around 13 out of 100 couples can't conceive a baby with unprotected sex, but there are solutions – many of them quite simple. You owe it to yourself and your partner to seek them out.

If you’re struggling with male infertility, don’t assume nothing can be done – even if you’ve been told this in the past. You have to be relentless.

With recent treatment advances, many causes of infertility can be correctable. Make an appointment now at 504-842-4083.

Male infertility can be caused by pre-testicular issues, testicular conditions and post-testicular issues.

If your general health is compromised, your reproductive system may not be operating optimally, and your infertility may be a result of pre-testicular causes, such as:

Aging
Low testosterone (hypogonadism)
Decrease in the sperm-stimulating hormones LH and FSH
Obesity
Psychological stress
Unhealthy diet

Disorders in the testes can also cause infertility. They include:

Abnormal sperm shape
Chromosomal disorders
Age-related conditions
Excessive heat or friction
Exposure to pesticides or harsh chemicals
Infection
Low sperm count
A history of malaria or mumps
Testicular cancer
Treatment for testicular cancer
Testicular trauma

Finally, a man’s sperm might be healthy but, for some reason, can’t reach the tip of the penis properly. In such cases, male infertility is said to have a post-testicular cause. These include: