Male Factor

What are the risk factors for men regarding infertility?

The following is a list of risk factors related to male infertility (also called male factor or male factor infertility):

• history of prostatitis or genital infection
• testicular trauma or torsion
• history of precocious puberty (puberty occurring at a young age) or delayed puberty (puberty occurring at an older age)
• exposure to toxic substances or hazards on the job, such as lead, cadmium, mercury, ethylene oxide, vinyl chloride, radioactivity, and x-rays
• cigarette or marijuana smoke
• heavy alcohol consumption
• exposure of the genitals to high temperatures
• hernia repair
• undescended testicles
• prescription drugs for ulcers or psoriasis
• DES taken by mother during pregnancy
• mumps after puberty