Mumps as a Child Could Affect Male Fertility

Although mumps is no longer common in the United States, it does still occur.  In fact, in 2006, there was a resurgence of the viral disease.  This prompted a second MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination to be distributed to those who had not received it as a child and were thus afflicted with the virus.

Though the mumps is not typically a fatal condition, it can have lasting effects, most notably among the male population.  That’s due to the fact that the mumps affects and attacks the body’s glandular system.  If the reproductive glands in and around the testes are compromised, the result can be male infertility later in life.

For men who are having fertility issues and who had mumps as a child, teen or young adult, testing can determine whether or not the mumps may have had an impact on their reproductive systems.  In the meantime, it’s important for parents to get their children vaccinated for MMR, especially if the family will be traveling to or staying in a foreign country where the mumps is still regularly seen by doctors.

If you’re uncertain about male infertility and want more answers, we invite you to visit our comprehensive website at http://www.rsiinfertility.com/.  Since 1991, we’ve been helping individuals and couples achieve their dreams of becoming parents.  And we’d love to have the opportunity to speak with you, too.  If you’re within driving distance of the greater Philadelphia or Reading Pennsylvania areas, please give us a call today.