Can Hernia cause Male Infertility

The answer is not a straight yes, its the hernia repair that can lead to male infertility issues. Hernia repair involves the use of a mesh that can cause damage to the blood supply of the testis. This can thereby lead to low sperm count, low sperm motility, low testosterone and also reduced blood flow to the testis. Thus, hernia surgery should definitely be avoided in the event the man is trying for a child…Read more