According to reports, more men are having problems with infertility. If you've been trying to conceive for more than a year and are unsuccessful, it's time to go to the doctor and it's important that the man go first.

"The single biggest piece for men is get checked. It's crazy to get treatment women for months and for guys and meanwhile there is no sperm and husband has no sperm and shouldn't be wasting your time," said Dr. Peter Horvath.

Test needed to evaluate a man's fertility involves a semen analysis checking for low sperm production, misshapen or immobile sperm, or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Often, there are no other obvious signs or symptoms of male infertility but can include pain, swelling or a lump in the testicle area. Erectile dysfunction. Causes of infertility may include Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems and hormonal imbalance. Some believe overexposure to chemicals like paint, pesticides, aerosols or lead can reduce sperm production or sperm function.

Other factors effecting infertility the use of illegal drugs especially anabolic steroids and insufficient amount of vitamins, vitamin C, selenium, zinc and folate and heat is also a factor.

"Guys that are chefs that work in a high heat environment, truck drivers, obesity where they are crushing their testicles and sitting for eight hours at a time, those factors definitely do impact," said Horvath.

To reduce the risk of male infertility, reduce the following risk factors, don't smoke, drink or use drugs and avoid gaining or losing excessive amounts of weight.