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Is There a Male Biological Clock?

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Women often feel pressure to start a family, due to their “ticking biological clock.” However, women aren’t the only ones who experience an age-related decline in fertility. Our Dallas IVF fertility center is here to talk about the male biological clock.

The ticking male biological clock impacts a man’s ability to get his partner pregnant

You’ve already heard about menopause, but have you heard of andropause? Andropause refers to the relationship between male aging and infertility.

  • With age, the quality and quantity of a man’s sperm decline.
  • Older men have lower testosterone levels.
  • As they age, men are more likely to have erectile dysfunction.

Is There A Male Biological Clock?

Our Dallas IVF fertility center wants you to understand that these factors work together to impact pregnancy rates in couples with an older male partner. According to one study from the American Journal of Gynecology, each year after the age of 40, a man’s chance of getting his partner pregnant drops 11%.

Around the age of 40 something else happens to a man’s sperm. The DNA in the sperm cells starts to break down, causing an increase in chromosomally abnormal sperm. When abnormal sperm fertilizes an egg, the baby is more likely to have problems like autism. It is also more likely that the pregnancy will result in a miscarriage.

It’s important to be aware of age-related health problems for men

As men age, they may experience other health problems, including urological disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes and depression. These conditions have a negative impact on male fertility. However, if a man takes good care of his health, he may be able to improve his fertility.

If you would like to learn more about male fertility treatments at Dallas IVF, please contact us today. Our physicians provide cutting-edge treatments to help men overcome male infertility.