Q. How does IVF help male infertility?
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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure used to help men with infertility. It involves the use of hormones, medications, and specialist equipment to collect a sperm sample from the male via an ejaculation or by extracting it directly from the testicle. The retrieved sperm are then combined with eggs in a laboratory dish, where fertilization occurs. After successful fertilization has taken place, one or two embryos formed can then be transferred into the uterus for implantation and pregnancy to occur.
IVF can help male infertility in several ways. For example, it can be used when there is low sperm production or poor quality of semen due to genetic factors such as Klinefelter's syndrome or chromosomal defects; when there are blockages in the reproductive tract that prevent sperms from reaching the egg;and if physical abnormalities such as structural problems within the penis make intercourse difficult for conception. IVF may also be indicated for some cases to bypass immunological issues that lead to fertility problems among couples who fail repeated attempts at artificial insemination treatments due to abnormal immune reactions against healthy sperm cells by female antibodies present within partner’s body fluid. Finally IVF through its assisted reproductive technology capabilities can be an invaluable lifeline helping infertile men have biological children of their own which otherwise would not have been possible without these options made possible only through this technique..