JSMU organises workshop on male subfertility and its causes

KARACHI: Rising number of infertility cases were now being caused by reducing male fertility instead of any concerns with the female partner as traditionally acknowledged. 

This information was provided during a workshop on Male Subfertility Issues hosted at Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU), during which a team of health specialists, including urologists, psychiatrists, and a notable OBGYN, led an in-depth discussion.

The programme discussed the most frequent causes of male infertility, including drugs, genetics, and a variety of impairments. 

The workshop's objective was to gain a better understanding of the medical, environmental, and societal restrictions that contribute to a lack of knowledge about male fertility concerns.

Dr Nighat Shah, Director, Sindh Reproductive and Genetic Health Centre-JSMU, stated on the occasion that women have a disproportionate share of the blame for infertility. 

However, diminishing male fertility is a factor in a significant proportion of infertility cases, and the causes of male subfertility should be addressed for proactive health recommendations to patients, she highlighted.

Prof Masroor Ahmed stated that in emerging nations such as Pakistan, effective screening and awareness programmes and workshops on reproductive knowledge have gained momentum over the last few decades. He added that testosterone deficiency in men, coupled with a variety of other factors such as abnormal weight gain, medications, smoking, alcohol usage, stress, and anxiety, all contribute to the problem. He recommended consuming sufficient Vitamin C and D, avoiding stress, and living a peaceful life. 

Over 30 medical professionals attended this pre-conference workshop facilitated by Dr Nighat Shah, Dr Shehzad Ali, Dr Sohail, Dr Syed Farhan Ahmed, Syed Imran Rizvi, and Dr Farah Khan of SRGHC-JSMU. They also discussed the medical, lifestyle, and environmental factors contributing to male infertility issues.

In the same direction, another workshop on Women's Health Issues was held, during which experts addressed attendees on "Obesity Pandemic / PCOS and Infertility Exercise and Diet Plan."

These pre-conference seminars have been organised in conjunction with Sindh Institute of Reproductive Medicine's 12th "SIRM Fertility Conference 2022," which will take place on February 12th and 13th.