24/09/2022
TODAY'S HEALTH TIPS:
SATURDAY 24/9/2022
TOPIC: TESTICULAR TRAUMA AND INFERTILITY
Trauma to the testicles can lead to male Infertility.
Depending on the kind of testicular trauma it can be very painful and can potentially lead to Infertility or decreased fertility.
CAUSES
The most common cause of testicular trauma include:
Sport injuries, Auto accidents, cycling accidents, slip and falls, Assault, Industrial accidents, workplace injuries, improper use of power tools, reckless behavior etc.
HOW TESTICULAR TRAUMA CAN CAUSE MALE INFERTILITY
1. Problems with s***m Production - scar tissue and other problems with the testicular tissue may result in reduced or halted s***m production.
2. Shrinking of the Testicle: when testicles shrinks as a result of injury, the s***m count, s***m motility, and general quality of the s***m will often be adversely affected.
3. Loss of a testicle - In severe injuries, it may not be possible to save a man's testicle, leading to the loss of the testicles and reduced s***m production.
For more information, contact us@ FAITH SPECIALIST HEALTH CLINIC, UYO.
Dr. Faith Daniel Ekpo
Holistic Medical Consultant
09043640296/07044071540