Male infertility remains a silent challenge for reproductive health

Santo Domingo. – Male infertility continues to be an under-visible topic within fertility diagnosis and treatment processes, despite specialists estimating that it is present in nearly half of the cases where a couple faces difficulties conceiving.

Reproductive health experts point out that, frequently, the medical evaluation focuses first on the woman, while studies aimed at the man are usually carried out at a later stage. This situation can delay diagnosis and increase the time needed to start appropriate treatment.

According to professionals in the field, the lack of information and the stigmas related to masculinity also influence many men to postpone medical consultations or avoid talking about potential fertility problems, which hinders timely care.

Specialists maintain that male infertility not only affects the chances of having children, but can also be a sign of other health conditions, such as hormonal imbalances, obesity, metabolic diseases, or urological problems, which is why they recommend undergoing comprehensive medical evaluations when there are difficulties in achieving a pregnancy.

Likewise, they highlight that maintaining healthy habits can contribute to improving reproductive health. Recommendations include maintaining a balanced diet, avoiding the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs, practicing physical activity regularly, managing stress, and getting the necessary hours of sleep.

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Experts also consider it necessary to strengthen men’s participation in fertility processes, both in consultations and in decisions related to treatments, promoting an approach in which both members of the couple are evaluated from the early stages.

Finally, they called for continuing to promote education and awareness campaigns to reduce the prejudices that still exist regarding male infertility and to encourage more men to seek medical attention without fear of stigma, thus favoring early diagnoses and better treatment outcomes.