Causes of male infertility

ABSTRACT

We have studied 150 male patients presenting for infertility over a period of three years. After taking detailed history and through physical examination, required investigations were done. Unilateral or bilateral varicocele turned out to be the most common cause [27.3%] of infertility in these patients. Thirty one [20.7%] patients were infertile due to testicular failure. About 11% of the cases had inflammatory lesions. Four percent of the male infertile patients had ejaculatory duct obstruction while another 4% had congenital abnormalities. In a big population of these patients [27.3%] we were unable to determine any reason. The etiology of male infertility in our country is discussed with reference to similar studies from abroad