Infertility Risk Factors in Men

 

Following, is a list of risk factors related to male infertility:

  • history of prostatitis, genital infection, or sexually transmitted diseases
  • exposure to hazards on the job or toxic substances such as radiation, radioactivity, welding, and many chemicals, including lead, ethylene dibromine, and vinyl chloride.
  • cigarette or marijuana smoke
  • heavy alcohol consumption
  • exposure of the genitals to high temperatures
  • hernia repair
  • undescended testicles
  • prescription drugs for ulcers or psoriasis
  • DES taken by mother during pregnancy
  • mumps after puberty
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