Male Infertility Coming To Terms
Male Infertility Coming To Terms…
Male infertility, coming to terms with a serious problem, men the world over have to deal with.
This usually results in pent-up frustrations. Most men feel like they have failed as a man and as a loving partner. The ability to impregnate a female is usually linked to being virile, “macho” or “manly.”
When they discover that they can’t make a woman pregnant, it can be a devastating blow to their ego and their image of the archetypal male.
Different men respond differently when faced with this issue. Some withdraw into their own world and bury themselves in work or activities such as exercise or even drinking alcohol.
These are coping mechanisms to make them feel like they are in control. Attempting to get them to talk about how they feel usually results in stonewalling or in some cases, outward displays of anger, moodiness or depression.
The best way to come to terms with infertility will be to realize that you are not alone in this matter. Millions of men all over the world are coping with infertility. This is a health issue that should not have an impact on your self-esteem. You will need to disassociate the ability to father children with your manhood.
There are several factors that can cause infertility in men. Stress, problems with your sperm, long-term alcohol abuse, etc. are all causes of low sperm count or incorrectly formed sperm. These usually lower the chances of impregnating a woman.
There may be other causes that you may not even be aware of. For example, temperature too can play a part in causing infertility. If you enjoy warm soaks in a hot tub, you could actually be affecting your sperm count adversely. Even placing a laptop on your lap and using it for long periods can affect your sperm motility. The heat is not good for healthy sperm.
When a man’s testicles are constantly exposed to higher temperatures, it can reduce the sperm count by up to 50 percent.
The best way to cope with infertility will be to educate yourself on this problem. It will give you a sense of control. Once you know most of the possible causes of infertility, you will be able to take remedial actions that may actually solve the problem. For example, if you constantly place the laptop on your lap, that might be the cause. Stop doing that and you might cure your infertility.
Your body is a miraculous organism that is self-healing. Do not give up on yourself. Do not give up on your partner either. Isolating yourself and distancing yourself from your partner will only make things worse. Work through the issue together. It will strengthen the relationship and also reduce your stress, burden and weariness.
Consult a doctor to find out exactly why you are infertile. In some cases it could be due to other health issues. You must be proactive and meet this problem head on. Once you take active steps to tackle it, you will be able to come to terms with infertility much easier and might even conquer it. Even miracles take a little time.
