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Welcome to part 2 of my series on male infertility!
Infertility is considered one of the main public health issues, as it affects about 15% of couples in reproductive age. The male factor is involved in approximately 40-50% of cases. With a prevalence of 6-10%, infections and the resulting inflammatory reactions within the male genital tract are among the main causes for infertility.
The main causes of inflammatory disease for males can be due to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as Chlamydia (C.) trachomatis, or other bacteria such as Escheria (E.) coli. The conditions, such as epididymitis and chronic prostatitis, resulting from acute infections can be quickly diagnosed and treated, and complications can be managed accordingly. However, most infertility patients with signs of urogenital tract infections/inflammations are asymptomatic, suggesting a high rate of chronic disease. In these cases, the diagnosis is primarily based on laboratory testing for the detection of the infection, as well as finding increased white blood cell counts in semen, prostate secretion, and urine samples. Treatment options for symptomatic and asymptomatic infections include antibiotics and/or antimicrobial therapy in the presence of STIs.
Urogenital infections can affect male fertility on various levels:

Although pelvic floor physical therapy does not treat the infection itself, pelvic floor physical therapy can help with consequences of infection (after your doctor clears you of your infection) such as:

How can pelvic floor physical therapy help?

If you’re experiencing pelvic floor dysfunctions associated with the issues above, please reach out to us at Pelvic Health Center in Madison, NJ to set up an evaluation and treatment! Feel free to call us at 908-443-9880 or email us at contact@pelvichealthnj.com.

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