Many infertile men are due to sexual dysfunction, commonly known as “premature ejaculation.” Interested in undergoing in vitro fertilization suggested by a friend. So, can in vitro fertilization be considered if a man has sexual dysfunction?
If a man has sexual dysfunction, it can also affect normal marital life and the quality of sexual life. Sexual dysfunction typically manifests as obstacles in sexual behavior and sensation. Not only is it detrimental to maintaining the relationship between husband and wife, but it can also hinder normal reproduction. If a man suffers from sexual dysfunction, as long as sperm can still be produced in the testicles, in vitro fertilization can be an option. After all, in vitro fertilization requires sperm and eggs.
What are the main manifestations of male sexual dysfunction:
Including disorders of sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, sexual intercourse dysfunction, ejaculation disorders, and so on. If during sexual activity, the male partner encounters performance issues early on, it can also affect the female partner and hinder conception plans. If one still wishes to conceive naturally, they can seek treatment and adjustments at the urology department of a hospital and then try to see if the female partner can conceive. If it’s difficult to conceive naturally, as long as the testicles can still produce sperm, in vitro fertilization can be chosen.
Male patients with sexual dysfunction can undergo in vitro fertilization as long as mature sperm can be retrieved.
In such cases, male patients can go to the hospital’s sperm collection room to retrieve sperm. If unable to collect sperm themselves, with the patient’s consent, the doctor may perform testicular sperm extraction surgery to obtain sperm. The sperm is then washed and optimized before being used for embryo culture.
If the retrieved sperm is of good vitality and the female’s eggs are in good condition, the cultured embryo will be of better quality. This increases the chances of successful in vitro fertilization embryo transfer.
Therefore, it is recommended that male patients with sexual dysfunction seek treatment from the urology department early on. Those with fertility needs can consider assisted reproduction through in vitro fertilization.
