male factor


male factor

adjective Any cause of infertility attributable to the male—e.g., poor sperm quantity or function, or reduced motility—which make it difficult for a sperm to fertilise an egg under normal conditions.

male factor

Reproduction medicine Any cause of infertility due to deficiencies in sperm quantity, function, or motility–ability to move that make it difficult for a sperm to fertilize an egg under normal conditions

male factor

Any cause for a couple's difficulty in conceiving a child that results from diseases of the male reproductive organs, e.g., a low sperm count or inadequate sperm motility. See also: factor