Can having a hernia effect fertility?

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My boyfriend recently had a physical and was told he had a hernia. Could that cause his sperm count to be low? We have been trying to get pregnant since January. I have 3 children from a previous marriage, so I don't think it is me that is the problem. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I am 27 yrs old my youngest is 5. He just turned 41. The hernia is not paining him at all. He did not even know he had one. Could his age be a contributing factor?

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Does he have ED? The pain from the hernia maybe contributing to the problem of not ejaculating properly or enough, but it doesn't affect fertility. Have him put his legs up for about 15 minutes. Use a couple of pillows. this will allow the abdominal wail to relax and the tears will shrink for a little while, stress doesn't help the matter either. Also try a liitle Viagra.

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Effects Of A Hernia

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A hernia is when a loop of bowel slips outof the abdominal cavity into a pocket. In men, this is usuallly through the inguinal foramen, which is where the blood supply and nerve supply and muscle which control the scrotum and testicles come through. There is no impact of a hernia on fertility in men. The danger with an untreated hernia is where the loop of bowel becomes trapped, or incarcerated. The the section of bowel can die and cause sepsis when it's blood supply is cut off. Most hernias are benign, and don't require surgery.
Low sperm count can have many reasons, including medications, hormones, nutrition, genetics, underwear style (briefs not boxers should be worn) and sitting in very hot water (like hot tubs) too often.
Your boyfriend needs to have a sperm sample analysed to determine if his count is normal and what the quality of his sperm is. Your age could also be a factor in conception, if you are over 30 now.

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Enjoying the feeling of motherhood and raising a family would surely be a couple’s dream. Some get it naturally, while for some others things don’t seem to work as they desire. These reasons which stop a women from conceiving can be due to either physical reasons or truly physiological.

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No all my sons were born with hernias and I have 7 grand kids!!

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hernia is caused when the diaphram is punctured and intestines do tend to fall below. it can be corrected with a surgery. after the surgery, that person can not lift weight in future and must abstain sex for the next six to 12 months. and after that everything becomes normal, he can have a great sex. nothing to worry...

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from http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/causes-low-sperm-count.html

Causes for LOW sperm count:

Testicular Exposure to Overheating.
Overheating (such as from high fever, saunas, and hot tubs) may temporarily lower sperm count. Work exposure to overheating may even impair fertility.

Substance Abuse
Cocaine or heavy marijuana use appears to temporarily reduce the number and quality of sperm by as much as 50%. Sperm actually have receptors for certain compounds in marijuana that resemble natural substances and which may impair the sperm's ability to swim and may also inhibit their ability to penetrate the egg.

Smoking.
Smoking impairs sperm count, sperm motility, reduces sperm lifespan, and may cause genetic changes that affect the offspring. Additionally, a 1999 study found that men who smoke have lower sex drives and less frequent sex.

Malnutrition and Nutrient Deficiencies.
Deficiencies in certain nutrients, such as vitamin C, selenium, zinc, and folate, may be particular risk factors for low sperm count in such cases.

Obesity.
Some studies, but not all, have found an association between obesity in men and low sperm count.

Bicycling.
Bicycling has been linked to impotence in men and also may affect the sperm count. Pressure from the bike seat may damage blood vessels and nerves that are responsible for erections. Mountain biking, which involves riding on off-road terrain, exposes the perineum (the region between the scrotum and the anus) to more extreme shocks and vibrations and increases the risk for injuries to the scrotum.

Genetic Factors
Genetic factors are proving to be important contributors to male infertility. Such genetic conditions may be inherited or caused by environmental assaults. Inherited disorders can genetically impair fertility.

Environmental Assaults
Over exposure to environmental assaults (toxins, chemicals, infections) can reduce sperm count either by direct effects on testicular function or on the hormone systems, although the extent of the effect and specific environmental assaults involved are often controversial. Some chemicals that affect sperm production men are : Oxygen-Free Radicals, Estrogen emulation pesticidal chemicals (DDT, aldrin, dieldrin, PCPs, dioxins, and furans ), plastic softening chemicals like Phthalates, hydrocarbons (ethylbenzene, benzene, toluene, and xylene)

Exposure to Heavy Metals.
Chronic exposure to heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, or arsenic may affect sperm production and most often cause a reduced production in otherwise healthy males. Trace amounts of these metals in semen seem to inhibit the function of enzymes contained in the acrosome, the membrane that covers the head of the sperm.

Radiation Treatment.
Radiation treatments and x-rays affect any rapidly dividing cell, so cells that produce sperm are quite sensitive to radiation damage. Cells exposed to significant levels of radiation may take up to two years to resume normal sperm production, and, in severe circumstances, may never recover.

Low Semen Levels
A reduced amount of ejaculated semen (less than 0.5 milliliters per sample) may be caused by a structural abnormality in the tubes transporting the sperm.

Varicocele
A varicocele is a varicose vein in the cord that connects to the testicle. (A varicose vein is one that is abnormally enlarged and twisted.) Varicoceles are found in 15% to 20% of all men and in 25% to 40% of infertile men. It is not clear how they affect fertility, or even if they do at all.