Many men defer the conversation about fertility because it’s uncomfortable. But it’s much easier when evaluated earlier, as soon as a problem is suspected; even if you aren’t necessarily looking to conceive. Certain habits, such as smoking, excessive drinking, poor sleep habits, and poor diet can all lead to infertility.
You’re healthy and young. Who needs a doctor? You do. You need someone to be familiar with you and your medical history, says urologist Matt Coward, M.D.
Cancers that typically affect people in their teens and 20s include leukemia, lymphoma, melanoma, thyroid, ovarian and testicular cancers, brain tumors and sarcomas. A positive is that they can tolerate more intensive therapy however, toxic treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy can have negative effects on other parts of the body, including the reproductive organs.
Men who get vasectomies generally want a permanent solution. However, about 5 percent of men who get vasectomies end up getting them reversed. Because it is so successful in most cases, vasectomy reversal is often the best option for men who change their mind.
Each year, about 500,000 men in the U.S. choose to get vasectomies. That’s largely because a vasectomy is the easiest and most effective way to permanently prevent unwanted pregnancies