30/06/2025
When assessing male fertility, there are key tests that provide insight into reproductive health. Hereโs what to test and why it matters:
1๏ธโฃ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ
What it tests: S***m count, motility (movement), morphology (shape), and volume.
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Why it matters: Ensures s***m are present in adequate numbers, moving effectively, and properly shaped for fertilization.
2๏ธโฃ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ
What it tests: Testosterone, LH, FSH, and prolactin.
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Why it matters: Hormones regulate s***m production. Imbalances may indicate issues like low testosterone, pituitary dysfunction, or other underlying conditions.
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What it tests: S***m DNA integrity.
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Why it matters: Poor DNA quality can contribute to infertility, miscarriage, or failed IVF cycles.
4๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฑ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ
What it tests: Presence of oxidative stress in semen.
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Why it matters: High oxidative stress damages s***m and reduces fertility potential.
5๏ธโฃ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐
What it tests: Chromosomal abnormalities (like Klinefelter syndrome) and genetic mutations.
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Why it matters: Identifies inherited conditions that could impact fertility or be passed to offspring.
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What it tests: STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and mycoplasma.
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Why it matters: Infections can cause inflammation, block s***m pathways, and lower fertility.
7๏ธโฃ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (Ultrasound)
What it tests: Enlarged veins in the sc***um.
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Why it matters: Varicoceles can raise testicular temperature, impairing s***m production.
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Even if a couple is struggling with fertility, the focus is often placed on womenโbut male factor infertility contributes to 40-50% of cases! Early testing helps pinpoint issues and create an action plan for better reproductive health.
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