Initial consultation
Your journey begins with a detailed consultation with one of our fertility specialists. During this session, we will discuss your medical history, lifestyle, and any concerns you may have.
Examinations for men
Male infertility accounts for approximately half of all cases of couple infertility, often presenting without symptoms or warning signs.
What to Expect
During Your Screening
Steps of the Fertility Screening
Diagnostic Testing
Based on the initial consultation, we will recommend a series of tests. These may include blood tests, semen analysis and other relevant procedures.
Results and Analysis
Once the tests are completed, we will review the results with you, explaining what they mean and how they impact your fertility.
Personalized Plan
Based on the findings, we will develop a customized fertility plan that outlines the recommended steps and treatments to enhance your chances of conception.
Causes of Male Infertility
Even if a man already has children, it does not guarantee that he has maintained good fertility.
In all cases where pregnancy does not occur, a semen analysis, a simple investigation, is also recommended, as it can provide useful information about fertility.
Insufficient development of male reproductive glands
This can be a significant cause of infertility in men. This condition may be caused by genetic disorders, hormonal imbalances, undescended testicles, or traumatic injuries. As a result of this unfavourable condition, there may be reduced sperm production or infertility. Diagnosis and treatment of this condition require specialized care and may involve hormone therapy, surgical procedures, or assisted reproductive technologies.
Low-quality ejaculate
The quality of ejaculate refers to the number of viable and motile sperm. Sperm may have abnormal shapes or composition, which is referred to as teratospermia. A deficiency in sperm count is termed oligospermia. The complete absence of sperm in ejaculate is called azoospermia. There are numerous factors that can affect the quality of ejaculate. These may include past infections such as measles, prostatitis, testicular tumours, and other diseases.
Normal Testicular Function, but Issues with Sperm Ejaculation
Testicular function is normal, but sperm do not exit the body. This can be due to factors such as blockages in the ejaculatory ducts, absence of the ejaculatory ducts, prostatitis, faulty urethral opening, impotence, and others.
Immune Disorders
Sometimes, the immune system can attack sperm or fertilized eggs, preventing pregnancy.
Genetic Predispositions
This issue affects both women and men who have some genetic defects or carry them. While it may not always result in a natural inability to conceive, in such cases, in vitro fertilization is often recommended to minimize the risk of conceiving a child with a genetic defect.
Fertility examinations for men include:
Blood tests:
- Blood group
- Rh
- Complete blood count
Semen analysis (Spermiogram) and semen culture
Serology:
- HIV
- VDRL / TPHA
- HCV Ac
- HBsAg
- HBcAc
FAQs about examinations for men
Everything you need to know about men fertility
Who should consider whether they are a carrier of a genetic disorder?
Couples with a family history of genetic disorders or those belonging to at-risk ethnic groups should consider genetic carrier testing before planning a pregnancy.
What are the most common situations that can affect male fertility?
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- History of abdominal or urological surgery
- Varicocele and other types of vascular damage
- Chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension
- Exposure to chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Ectopic testicles (undescended into the scrotum)
- Mumps contracted after puberty
- Genetic diseases within the family
- Lifestyle factors, including smoking, obesity, drug use, steroids, anabolic steroids, and stress
How can male fertility problems be prevented or improved?
- Quit harmful habits, such as smoking, steroids, anabolic steroids, and drug use.
- Practice safe sex by using condoms during intercourse, if not seeking pregnancy.
- Maintain a healthy body weight by optimizing body weight if you are overweight.
- Enhance reproductive function through regular exercise and a balanced diet.
- Have sexual intercourse every 1-2 days during the woman’s fertile period.
- Disregard unprofessional advice and myths: sexual positions, length of abstinence, and female orgasm do not affect fertility. Prolonged sexual rest does not increase fertility, but it may decrease it.
- Seek timely assistance from a specialist for any genital problems.
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