Due to these issues, his sperm count was at only five million at the time of diagnosis. Varicoceles are a common cause of infertility as they can cause low sperm production and reduced sperm quality. International data suggests that males account for almost 40 to 50 per cent of infertility cases. European and Australian data suggests that in probably 20 per cent of infertility cases, the males are solely responsible. This development also shows that male infertility is no longer an ego issue.

Source: New Strait Times December 12, 2017 04:30 UTC