--- title: Why is it important to talk about male fertility? description: Let's talk about male infertility? image: https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/male-factor-jpg.jpeg --- - [About Us](https://repromed.ie/why-repromed/) - [Where to start](https://repromed.ie/where-to-start/) - [Treatments & Pricing](https://repromed.ie/treatments-pricing/) - [Locations](https://repromed.ie/our-clinics/) - [Your team](https://repromed.ie/your-team/) - [Patient resources](https://repromed.ie/patient-resources/) - [General practitioners](https://repromed.ie/general-practitioners/) - [0818 222 404](tel:0818%20222%20404) - [Get in touch](https://info.repromed.ie/contact-us) - [Login Dublin](https://patients.repromed.ie/account/login) - [Login Galway](https://galwaypatients.repromed.ie/account/login) - [Fertility testing](https://repromed.ie/booking/) - [Book a consultation](https://info.repromed.ie/consultation) [![0818 222 404](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/ReproMed_September2019%20Theme/images/call_icon.svg "0818 222 404")](tel:0818%20222%20404) [CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Information](https://info.repromed.ie/coronavirus) - [General practitioners](https://repromed.ie/general-practitioners/) - [0818 222 404](tel:0818%20222%20404) - [Get in touch](https://info.repromed.ie/contact-us) - [Login Dublin](https://patients.repromed.ie/account/login) - [Login Galway](https://galwaypatients.repromed.ie/account/login) [![ReproMed](https://blog.repromed.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=500&height=500&name=Logo.png "ReproMed")](https://repromed.ie/) - [About Us](https://repromed.ie/why-repromed/) - [Where to start](https://repromed.ie/where-to-start/) - [Treatments & Pricing](https://repromed.ie/treatments-pricing/) - [Locations](https://repromed.ie/our-clinics/) - [Your team](https://repromed.ie/your-team/) - [Patient resources](https://repromed.ie/patient-resources/) - ![About Us](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-26.jpg) - [About Us](https://repromed.ie/about-us/) - [Our Doctors](https://repromed.ie/your-team/?filter=1&cat%5B%5D=fertility-consultants&search_q=) - [Press](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog) - [Our Approach](https://repromed.ie/our-process/) - [Patient Stories](https://repromed.ie/patient-stories/) - ![Where to start](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-30.png) - [Understanding Fertility](https://repromed.ie/understanding-fertility/) - [Heterosexual Couple](https://repromed.ie/heterosexual-couple/) - [Same Sex Female Couple](https://repromed.ie/same-sex-female-couple/) - [Single Person](https://repromed.ie/single-woman/) - ![Treatments & Pricing](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-24-1-1.jpg) - [Egg Reserve check (AMH Test)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/egg-reserve-check-amh-test/) - [Timed Sexual Intercourse (TSI)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/timed-sexual-intercourse-tsi/) - [In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) / Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/in-vitro-fertilisation-ivf-intracytoplasmic-sperm-injection-icsi/) - [Partner & Donor Sperm IUI](https://repromed.ie/treatments/partner-donor-sperm-intrauterine-insemination/) - [Egg Donation](https://repromed.ie/treatments/egg-donation/) - [Fertility Preservation](https://repromed.ie/treatments/fertility-preservation/) - [Semen Analysis](https://repromed.ie/treatments/semen-analysis/) - [Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGTA)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/preimplantation-genetic-testing-for-aneuploidy-pgta/) - [Pricing](https://repromed.ie/our-price-list/) - ![Patient resources](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-24-2-1.jpg) - [Voluntary Health Insurance (VHI)](https://repromed.ie/voluntary-health-insurance/) - [Blog](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog) - [Podcasts](https://info.repromed.ie/fertility-matters-podcast) - [FAQs](https://repromed.ie/faqs/) - [Fertility testing](https://repromed.ie/booking/) - [Book a consultation](https://info.repromed.ie/consultation) *Date:* 8/Oct/2020 *Author:* Jeff Sheridan *Category:* Why is it important to talk about male fertility? ![male-factor](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/male-factor-jpg.jpeg) Every year, between 5,000 and 6,000 people undergo fertility treatments in Ireland. According to estimations, **male infertility accounts for 50% of all cases** and **20-30% of cases with both male and female issues**. So... why aren't we talking about it?  In an interview with [Her Family.ie](https://www.herfamily.ie/fertility/expert-says-talk-male-fertility-380793) our Medical Director Dr Hans Arce shares valuable information about male infertility and why we care as much about it as female infertility.   According to Dr Arce: "Men often don’t want to talk about something so personal, worried about their male ego and heaping too much emotional pressure on themselves with huge feelings of shame," he explains. "But it is important to discuss fertility and break down the taboo surrounding it. It is no-one’s fault, it is just something that is happening and should be tackled head-on with open conversations." ![IMG_4379](https://blog.repromed.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_4379.jpg?width=3000&name=IMG_4379.jpg) Male infertility can be difficult to diagnose. Most problems are related to sperm production and delivery. Other issues include low sperm count and motility. When a man ejaculates, nearly 100ml sperm are released with each ejaculation but, as we all know, it only takes one to be successful. However, sperm have to survive and thrive in a hostile obstacle course environment - it’s a marathon trying to navigate the cervix, the uterus, the fallopian tubes and onwards to success, so producing the healthiest sperm possible, should be a focus as it is the most common cause of male infertility. The easiest way to identify the source of the issue is to book a [semen analysis](https://repromed.ie/tests-treatments/semen-analysis/). This is a simple procedure that can assess sperm count, mobility and concentration, among others.  "If you are worried, you can obtain a semen analysis test, a straight- forward lab test which can determine causes of male infertility. The test is most often done twice and can determine sperm volume, count and concentration." You can read the full interview and some extra tips on how to improve your chances [here](https://www.herfamily.ie/fertility/expert-says-talk-male-fertility-380793).  Share on: [![Share on Facebook](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog/the-male-factor/facebook)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.repromed.ie%2Fblog%2Fthe-male-factor%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog/the-male-factor/linkedin)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.repromed.ie%2Fblog%2Fthe-male-factor%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog/the-male-factor/twitter)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.repromed.ie%2Fblog%2Fthe-male-factor%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.repromed.ie%2Fblog%2Fthe-male-factor%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Why%20is%20it%20important%20to%20talk%20about%20male%20fertility%3F) You may also like [![Can I increase my egg reserve?](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/beautiful-young-woman-doing-exercises-and-doing-yo-2022-03-11-11-34-14-utc.jpg "Can I increase my egg reserve?")](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog/can-i-increase-my-egg-reserve) 18 Mar 2023 ##### **[Can I increase my egg reserve?](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog/can-i-increase-my-egg-reserve)** A woman's egg reserve, or ovarian reserve, is the number of eggs that rema... 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