Diagnostic of men infertility
Men are the infertile partners in 40-50% of couples unable to get pregnant. There are many factors influencing male fertility, including lifestyle and family history.
Infertility in men is most often caused by:
- problems making sperm - producing too few sperm or none at all
- problems with the sperm's ability to reach the egg and fertilize it - abnormal sperm shape or structure prevent it from moving correctly
Tests for man infertility may include:
- Semen analysis - the specimen is collected after 2 to 3 days of complete abstinence to determine volume and viscosity of semen and sperm count, motility, swimming speed, and shape.
- Postcoital testing (PCT) to evaluate sperm-cervical mucus interaction through analysis of cervical mucus collected 2 to 8 hours after the couple has intercourse.
- Biopsying the man's testicles (rarely done).
- Serum hormonal levels (blood tests) for either or both partners.
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