2006-08-09 08:33:06 · 21 answers · asked by e=mc2 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
This would depend on the defect causing the sperm problem. In the absence of any viable sperm because of testicular failure, the next question would be whether or not any early spermatids are found to be present. Some attempts to cause the differentiation of sperm from pre-meiotic germ cells have suggested the possibility of getting a few viable sperm from isolated testicular cells, so the answer would be a highly qualified, and debatable, yes. Then in vitro fertilization of an isolated ovum would be the only possible route.
2006-08-09 14:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by Gene Guy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically yes but depends on the technology we have today. First of all, when you mean have his own kids, I assume you mean half of their genetic material being from you with whatever means possible. Given that, then I guess test tube babies would be a solution; you just need a egg donor. However, since sperm is needed for this proceedure, then it may seem impossible. But if the technology was there, you could replace another man's sperm's DNA with your own (like how they cloned sheep by injecting genetic material into an egg, except now into a sperm) and then inject that sperm into an egg in a test tube.
Technology is the thing to overcome here in which I dont know if we have the technology now.
2006-08-09 09:29:00 · answer #2 · answered by leikevy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not yet, but there is still hope. Laboratory studies have created sperm from stem cells, and these sperm cells can successfully fertilize eggs. However, there are quite a few steps required before a human trial - as well as the legal boundries to such an endeavor. Eventually, though, we will have ways of sperm from human stem cells - possibly allowing for two women to have their own child without 'male' intervention.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5154026.stm
2006-08-09 09:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by michelsa0276 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he can't produce even one single sperm, then no, there is no way. If it's just that the sperm count is extremely low, it can be done...it will have to be handled by a doctor, though.
2006-08-09 08:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by mtngrl7500 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only females can be cloned (because they only know how to do it from self-fertilizing an egg cell), men cannot, so I'll have to say no. Sperm is necessary to fertilize the egg (for the man's DNA to be passed on) and so without it, he cannot have his own kids. Sorry.
2006-08-09 10:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty unlikely a man cant produce sperm...is he been tested? If its not possible to produce sperm, then its also imposible for him to be the biological father.
2006-08-09 08:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by cbmaclean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even with a low sperm count, a man might still procreate. But no sperm -- no natural children.
2006-08-09 08:37:04 · answer #7 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and I will never understand why people are so intent on having their "own" kids. Adoption is far more helpful to society, and you're doing a lot more good in adopting and loving a child that already exists and has no home than in creating a new life.
2006-08-09 08:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by Not Allie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Some living sperm is required.
2006-08-09 08:36:31 · answer #9 · answered by bmwdriver11 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. No sperm, fertilization of the egg.
2006-08-09 08:36:54 · answer #10 · answered by Erin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋