FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10,15: Assisted Human Reproduction Canada, Assisted Human Reproduction Act, Ectopic Pregnancy

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Tuuli Kukkonen

Document Summary

30% of infertility cases are because of men. A variety of fertility problems in a male reflect abnormalities, such as: Autoimmune response, in which the man produces antibodies that deactivate his sperm, - a pituitary imbalance and/or thyroid disease. Normal 40 million -150 million sperm per milliliter of semen. Abnormal- less than 20 million (could be due to undescended testes that weren"t surgically corrected before puberty, testicles being. 1 or 2 degrees above the typical scrotal temp of 34-35 c, frequent ejaculation, hot bathes, tight underwear, prolonged athletic activity) hampered by scar tissue from infections (which my prevent sperm from passing through the vas deferens) Sperm that is adequate can have issues due to prostate and hormonal issues, reducing motility or deform the sperm. Normal sperm must be able to swim at least 2 hours after intercourse. Obstructions or malfunctions of the reproductive tract, often caused by infections or disease involving the reproductive tract.