Specific and generalized treatments of male infertility

Abstract

Approximately, 10-15% of all couples have fertility problems, undergo fertility assessment, and seek treatment. Infertility is a common and complex disorder attributed to a number of etiological factors. Due to the complexity of this disorder, its diagnosis and treatment are not straightforward. There is no standardized drug available for the treatment of idiopathic infertility. Generally, medicinal therapy is recommended on the basis of actual or probable cause of infertility. Antiestrogen therapy is the most common treatment for idiopathic infertility. Besides this, vitamins and antioxidants are also prescribed as dietary supplements to improve the semen quality. However, assisted reproductive techniques can be used when medicinal therapy fails to restore fertility or initiate pregnancy. In this chapter, we have discussed specific and generalized therapies for the management of male infertility.