Male Infertility & Sexual Problems
Sexual dysfunction is a problem in a person’s sexual desire, arousal, or orgasm. Sexual
dysfunction is common. It affects as many as 30% of men and 40% of women. For couples
dealing with infertility, it is even more common. Often, people ignore or downplay the
sexual problems of infertile couples. Many think that the issues will go away on their
own or will not have long-term consequences.
Some sexual problems may go away when the pressures of infertility treatment end. But
sexual difficulties often linger or get worse after treatment ends or a couple becomes
parents. Even couples who never have major sexual problems often find they have times
when they have less sexual desire and satisfaction because of emotional distress or the
physical strains of infertility or a specific treatment.
Infertility affects approximately fifteen percent of couples trying to initiate a
pregnancy and male factors are responsible in up to 50% of couples struggling with
infertility. Our program conducts state-of-the-art testing and research to assist in the
evaluation of male factor infertility in addition to fertility preservation for males
with cancer.
Sexual dysfunction includes erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, change in penile
shape, ejaculation problems and orgasm alterations. The goal of our research and patient
care is to restore sexual function and intimacy for men with sexual dysfunction.
Conditions we treat within this category include:
• Erectile dysfunction
• Ejaculatory disorders
• Fertility preservation in men with cancer
• Hypogonadism (low testosterone)
• Klinefelter’s syndrome
• Peyronie’s disease
• Testicular failure
• Varicocele
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