POWER FERTILITY CENTER｜Does Male HPV Infection Affect Mexico IVF Success Rates?

2025-05-26 21:24:46，visits： 22

Infertility has become a global health challenge. Research indicates that its incidence ranks only behind cancer and cardiovascular diseases. In China, over fifty million people are affected, with factors such as delayed marriage and childbearing, environmental pollution, and viral infections being major contributors. In recent years, the impact of the human papillomavirus (HPV) has garnered increasing attention. Traditional views have largely focused on the dangers of HPV for women and its link to cervical cancer, often overlooking the potential risks of HPV infection in men. For families planning to undergo IVF or egg freezing in Mexico, understanding the implications of male HPV infection is crucial.

 

Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reveals that male HPV infection is far more prevalent than previously thought, with approximately 45% of men aged 18 to 59 infected with HPV, and over a quarter of these infections involving high-risk types. Given that HPV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, men are equally at high risk and need to be aware of this.

 

While the impact of HPV on women's health is more widely recognized, men should also be vigilant about its potential threats to their fertility. Studies suggest that the HPV virus can negatively affect sperm quality, particularly concerning sperm DNA integrity. HPV infection may lead to decreased sperm motility, abnormal sperm morphology, and even an increased rate of sperm DNA fragmentation, thereby reducing the chances of natural conception. Furthermore, male HPV infection can trigger an immune response in women, causing sperm to be mistakenly identified as foreign bodies and attacked, further hindering fertilization.

 

These effects are not limited to natural conception; sperm quality is equally critical in IVF technology. Even with the assistance of IVF, men infected with HPV may have lower sperm-egg binding quality, and the embryo's development may be affected, ultimately leading to a decrease in embryo implantation rates. For families considering third-generation IVF (IVF-PGT) in Mexico, the potential impact of HPV on male fertility should be given even greater consideration.

 

Therefore, if a man is diagnosed with HPV, it is advisable to postpone attempting to conceive or undergoing IVF treatment until the infection is completely cleared. Once the HPV virus has been eliminated, it is safer to proceed with family planning or assisted reproductive measures.

 

American IVF technology offers effective solutions for addressing male fertility issues. Although male fertility typically lasts longer than female fertility, sperm quality does gradually decline with age, a factor that should not be disregarded. For men experiencing issues such as oligozoospermia (low sperm count), asthenozoospermia (poor sperm motility), teratozoospermia (abnormal sperm morphology), or azoospermia (absence of sperm), American IVF technology, particularly Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE), can directly extract sperm from the testicles. Even men with azoospermia have the opportunity to obtain sperm through this technique, followed by Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) to fertilize the eggs and subsequent embryo culture and transfer, thereby increasing the chances of conception. For families planning IVF in Mexico, understanding these advanced male fertility assistance technologies is also essential.

Dr. Nathan Zhang and the IVF USA team have been engaged in overseas assisted reproductive consultation services for over ten years, providing services such as USA egg freezing, USA IVF, and third-party assisted reproduction to those in need. With nearly 20 years of deep cultivation in the overseas assisted reproductive field, IVF USA established a presence in the Mexican market early on, becoming the agent in China for Power Fertility Center Mexico (POWER IVF). Currently, Dr. Nathan Zhang's business has expanded beyond the United States to Mexico IVF and egg freezing, as well as Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. We are committed to providing you with professional medical advice and personalized treatment plans to help you realize your dream of parenthood at the earliest possible time.