Relationship of Male Hormones
and Male Infertility
The male hormones checks and balances greatly regulates a man's reproductive system It is interesting to know that the same hormones that helps a woman develop her eggs are also present in a man to help him develop his sperm. The pituitary gland in a man releases hormones that stimulate the production of the Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH). The amount of FSH affects the production of sperm in the testicles, and the amount of LH is needed to produce testosterone, an important sex hormone that is needed to maintain the sperm. The man's body also produces a certain amount of Prolactin. Problems with the male hormones can be detected very early in a fertility investigation through a blood test. Some hormonal imbalances can be treated with drugs and sperm count can be restored. Though hormonal problems are less common in men than in women, an uncorrected hormonal problem no matter how small, can lead to serious male infertility problems later. Top - Hypogonadism:
Testosterone is an important hormone in the making of sperm. Hypogonadism is caused by the decrease in the production of Testosterone. Hypogonadism is not a single particular type of hormonal problem but this name is a generic term that covers many causes of lowered Testosterone production. Causes could include problems with the hormonal regulating system in the pituitary or hypothalamus glands in the brain, testicular disorders and damages, congenital defects, thyroid problems and damages to the hormonal control system by lesions, surgery, trauma or cancer. Top - Hyperprolactinemia:
Hyperprolactinemia is a condition when a man's pituitary gland produces too much Prolactin. Too much of a Prolactin production can lower the FSH and LH levels, which will in turn alter sperm production. The increase in Prolactin could be due to medications that the man consumes, an abnormal blood pressure and any problem that affect the pituitary gland such as the presence of a tumor in the pituitary. About 30% of all cases of Hyperprolactinemia are of an undetermined cause. If your spouse suffers from headaches, vision disturbances and has less interest in sex, he could be suffering from this and he should consult a doctor.
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