Male factor infertility

The patient's prognosis depends on the initial diagnosis. Some reversible causes of male infertility are curable. However, for most conditions, the value of medical and surgical care remains controversial. Artificial reproductive technologies remain an effective option for the infertile man.

Chromosomal defects may be passed on to offspring if intracytoplasmic sperm injection is used. Men with severe oligospermia should be offered karyotypic evaluation and advised of this risk.