29/05/2026
Male fertility problems are not always obvious, but there are some signs that a man may have low fertility or difficulty getting a woman pregnant. These signs don’t always mean infertility, but they can suggest the s***m count or s***m quality may be low.
1. Difficulty getting a partner pregnant
If a couple has regular unprotected s*x for 1 year or more without pregnancy, it may be due to male fertility issues.
2. Low s*x drive
Low libido can be linked to low testosterone, which can affect s***m production.
3. Problems with er****on or ej*******on
Difficulty maintaining er****on or ej*******ng can reduce the chances of s***m reaching the egg.
4. Very small or soft testicles
Testicles produce s***m, so very small, soft, or painful testicles may mean low s***m production.
5. Swelling or lumps in the testicles
This could be due to conditions like
Varicocele
infections
hormonal problems
which can affect s***m quality.
6. Low semen volume
Very little s***m released during ej*******on may mean low s***m count.
7. Excess body fat (especially belly fat)
Too much fat can affect hormones and reduce testosterone.
8. Reduced facial or body hair
This may be a sign of low male hormones.
9. History of infections in the reproductive organs
Past infections like
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
can damage s***m ducts.
10. Previous surgery in the groin or testicles
Surgery for hernia, undescended testicle, or injury can affect fertility.
✅ Important:
The only sure way to know if a man is fertile is through a s***m analysis test.